<p>I've posted this in the Brown section of the forums, but no responses. I am a canadian citizen but I am attending high school in U.S., have been since 9th. I know that UPenn has the policy that is need blind also for mexicans and canadians, is this true for Brown and Columbia? I looked on Brown's site, but could not find anything about being canadian citizen (so I'm assuming im considered foreign) If thats the cause, that would suck. Anyone know please respond, thanks!</p>
<p>If you're a permanent resident of the United States, than it should be need blind for you as well.</p>
<p>I'm not permanent resident as of yet, in about 4 months I will be, I'm currently here under the H-4 visa of my parents. The 4 months thing will suck... I'll get my green card then which means I'll probably have to select no financial aid for many colleges to increase my chances.</p>
<p>Thanks for your response B407</p>
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*Admission to Columbia is Need-Blind for all Canadian citizens. Columbia is committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all Canadian citizens admitted as first-year students. *</p>
<p>Financial need is determined by analyzing the information reported on the Canadian Student Application for Need-Based Financial Aid. Students should complete a copy of this form for both custodial and non-custodial parents.</p>
<p>After your family's contribution is determined, your remaining need will be met with a self-help award which contains a Canadian loan and non federal work-study and Columbia grant aid. </p>
<p>As Canadian citizens, most students are eligible for federal and/or provincial Canadian student loans. If you do not qualify for these Canadian loan programs, you will be awarded a Columbia University Loan. For additional information on the Canadian loan program, contact our office.</p>
<p>Since you are not eligible for any federal aid, you will not be required to complete the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)</p>
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Brown meets full demonstrated need of all admitted students who have applied for financial aid. Financial aid for foreign citizens, however, is limited. If you wish to be considered for financial aid at any time during your four years at Brown, you should apply at the time of admission. All financial aid at Brown is awarded solely on the basis of financial need, which is determined annually by our analysis of applications submitted by students and their families. </p>
<p>International citizens who are not permanent residents should submit the International Student Financial Aid Application and the International Student Certificate of Finances. Canadian students should complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application. United States citizens and permanent residents living abroad should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the PROFILE. All of these forms are available from the Office of Financial Aid. They must be returned to the Office of Financial Aid by February 1 of the year in which you wish to gain admission. Announcement of financial aid awards is made with admission decisions in April. </p>
<p>Foreign students seeking admission to an American university
should make complete and careful plans for meeting expenses. Immigration
regulations and restrictions on off-campus summer employment
in the United States make it imperative that overseas applicants
know exactly where they can obtain funds (e.g., family resources,
government grants, or savings). All applicants should consult local
education officials and make every effort to obtain outside sources of
financial aid. We urge you to consult the nearest United States Cultural
Affairs Office about financial aid and travel grants offered by the
U.S. government and private foundations. You may also find it helpful
to explore the following websites, <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com%5B/url%5D">http://www.collegeboard.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.finaid.org%5B/url%5D">http://www.finaid.org</a>, and <a href="http://www.nafsa.org%5B/url%5D">http://www.nafsa.org</a> for information on
other resources for financing higher education and on studying in the
United States. (pg 11-12)</p>
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<p>Thanks a lot sybbie, I'm still not sure if brown's need-blind, I'd rather have to pay a bit more then applying to aid and decreasing my chances. I'll probably call them on monday.</p>