So do you understand the process?
You apply in the Fall for admission and by deadline dates, and mark “yes” for financial aid IF you need financial aid. If you don’t mark it, you run the risk of never being offered it in the future.
The admissions office reviews your academics and makes a decision by the spring determination date.
The financial aid office reviews your financial documentation and later tells you if they can offer you any funding.
If you apply to a need-aware school, they can reject you if they don’t have the money to fund you. If you choose to apply to a public university, you need to know they typically do not fund non-residents.
If you are accepted, the admissions office tells you that you have been accepted via your portal.
The financial aid office sends a separate letter, shortly afterwards, indicating what they are offering. You don’t get to decide: “I need 90% aid”. They decide what they think you should pay.
International students don’t get offered much. Since you can’t use FAFSA, you will be limited to individual college funding. The best money comes from the college. Outside scholarships are typically very limited and won’t cover tuition and fees.