Help, it looks like I'm FILTHY RICH

[dan141]

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I'm an international student applying to Stanford. My parents can't afford the huge cost, so I will be applying for financial aid.</p>

<p>My CV shows that I have done a lot of travel working in NGOs in Africa and other destinations. All this jet-setting looks like I have got a lot of money. However, a family member works for a flight company, which is why all of this is possible.</p>

<p>Should I specifically mention this on my application?</p>

<p>Otherwise the uni might assume I have lots of cash and reduce the amount of the grant.</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

[thumper1]

<p>Your finanicial aid will NOT be based on the types of travel you do, or the places you have been. Your financial aid will be based on yours and your parents incomes and assets in U.S. dollars. You will have to complete a financial aid application form for Stanford and any other U.S. School.</p>

<p>The following if from the Stanford website. It looks like they do NOT offer full financial aid to all admitted international students…only limited aid is offered. </p>

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Financial Aid
Financial aid at Stanford is based on demonstrated need, and we make every effort to meet the full computed need of all admitted students. However, because of the limited financial aid resources available to international students, Stanford can offer admission with financial aid to a small number of international applicants a year. Thus, a student’s request for financial aid may be a factor in the admission decision. We will not admit a student unless we are certain either that the student is self-funded or that we are able to provide financial aid. For more information about financial aid at Stanford, and to find the required application forms, you can visit the Financial Aid website.

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<p>You will need to complete the CSS Profile for aid consideration. Check the deadlines for your applcation type on their website.</p>

<p>This was also part of their financial aid website (which you need to read THOROUGHLY yourself):

However, your citizenship will also be noted in the evaluation of your application, particularly if you are applying for need-based financial aid.

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