<p>I've lived in the UK my whole life, but I have American citizenship as well, since my father is American. When applying to us universities do I count as an international applicant? Is it better or worse to be one?</p>
<p>U.S. Citizens are counted as U.S. citizens. I ti always better to be a U.S. citizen because a) there are only limited slots for internationals, up to 10 percent usually, and tons of competition worldwide b) you will be eligible for federal financial aid. </p>
<p>Your actual application is likely to be evaluated by the admissions members who deal with overseas applicants because they are more familiar with overseas secondary schools. </p>
<p>As an American citizen u will be counted as a domestic applicant in terms of eligibility for financial aid. In terms of geographic diversity, u might possibly be counted as int’l-- we are also wrestling w this issue. </p>
<p>If u need FA, you will have to fill out a FAFSA, which will require submission of US income tax returns. Has your father been filing a US income tax return EVERY year?</p>
<p>US citizen in terms of financial aid/scholarship but you will be judged as an international student for the app part. Your app would be read in terms of where you live because context.</p>