<p>Hi. I was hoping someone could help me out with this. </p>
<p>I've legally lived in the U.S for over 10 years, but I do not have a green card. It's currently processing right now, but I doubt I will receive it by the time I have to apply for colleges. So, my question is when I'm applying, will I be counted as an international student? I heard its tougher for international students to get accepted, but if I am considered one, will not applying for financial aid improve my chances a little bit? </p>
<p>Your situation sounds unique – thus it’d be worthwhile for you to spk directly with your target colleges. Depending on the school, some internationals have more hurdles – but not all schools. If you are full pay, some schools will actively court you.</p>
<p>If you do not have a green card and don’t currently live in the US then you will probably be considered an international student. But checking with the school is always the best advice. </p>
<p>Some states offer in-state tuition rates & scholarships to illegal immigrants who have attended/graduated from a HS within the state. Not sure if kids who play by the immigration rules legally get the same benefit.</p>
<p>Unfortunately you are international till you get the green card, and except for a select few ( MIT Harvard Princeton Dartmouth Amherst a few more) applying for aid will hurt. Check your state schools, if you’ve lived there long enough, many will offer instate tuition.</p>
<p>Do u have documentation that your green card application is in progress? If so, perhaps the school might consider u as a domestic applicant on a provisional basis.</p>
<p>Thank you everyone who answered! I will make sure to check with the schools I’m interested in.</p>
<p>Also, does anyone know if it’s significantly harder for international students to get accepted if they apply for EA/ED? Would applying for RD be better? </p>