<p>I'm in desperate need of help! Can someone please explain the financial aid process to me??</p>
<p>I am not yet a US permanent resident, but will become one in February 2007. I have applied to most of my schools already but have checked "No" for the financial need question, because I was told that international students couldn't really get financial aid.</p>
<p>I'm confused about the "priority filing dates" - the one for USC is January 19th, but I will not have my visa by then so I cannot apply yet. If I miss the priority filing date, does that mean I can no longer apply?</p>
<p>I would call the particular colleges that you are interested in and ask them. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Before calling, take the time to look at their financial aid web sites. Most sites provide comprehensive info.</p>
<p>Also read the threads pinned to the top of this board, and read other on-line sites like fastweb.com for info about obtaining financial aid.</p>
<p>The question that you asked here is so basic that you'll probably not get the specific responses that you want. You'll get better responses to questions here if you do the basic research first including reading the relevant info already on this web site, then post asking for additional specific info.</p>