How does being a non-citizen factor into admissions?

<p>I'm an immigrant from Singapore and I came to California 5 years ago. I have my Green Card. I'm applying to UC's. Will that decrease my chances of admission? I've seen that it decreases financial aid packages, but I'm mainly concerned about getting in.</p>

<p>Does it seriously decrease financial aid packages?
Where have you heard this?</p>

<p>If you are a Permanent Resident, you are eligible for financial aid that is determined by the FAFSA. Some scholarships are specifically limited to citizens, just as some scholarships are specifically limited to majors in certain fields of study, or to applicants from certain parts of the country.</p>

<p>As a Permanent Resident, most colleges and universities in the US will treat you as though you were a citizen for admissions. If you have specific concerns about specific colleges or universities, you should contact their admission offices. Don't be afraid to ask questions.</p>

<p>Thanks happymom</p>

<p>Bamboozler: UC</a> Berkeley Financial Aid Office » Eligibility </p>

<p>"Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-U.S. citizen (federal regulations and University policy severely limit the types of financial assistance available to non-U.S. citizens"</p>

<p>I guess it was referring more towards international, but could it also mean non-citizens in general? Even Green Card holders?</p>

<p>If you look at the FAFSA information, you will see that green card holders are among the "eligible" non-citizens.</p>

<p>hi…i wanted to know how much a green card can help in admissions to american colleges and financial aids, scholarships etc.
Also please tell me the benefits a normal US citizen would have while applying to US colleges ( will he have more chances of admission compared to a green card holder? )</p>

<p>Thanks,
a worried asian green card holder</p>

<p>Depending of the state and the college, green card holders do not have the same advantage as US citizens. In most states, though, they do qualify for financial aid, and some scholarships. However, as you progress in your college education, you will find that most, if not all scholar recognitions requires to be US citizens. I know for a fact of one private college that put green card holders in the pile of international applicants, eventhough applicants has been in the country for years.</p>

<p>AFAIK as a GC holder at state colleges you’ll get in-state privileges (easier to get in, in-state tuition, in-state financial aid) and be eligible for FAFSA. Private scholarships may specify US citizens only; in fact many do. Private colleges can do what they want.</p>

<p>If you are charged as out-of-state student that may even have positive effect.</p>

<p>Thankyou Ucalyptus2 and Agneisse.
i couldnt help noticing ur reply uha1… i wht way can an out-of-state student have an advantage over an in-state student as far as the college admissions and the fees are concerned ?</p>

<p>Faizi, I think fees are the only concern. For example, UMD gived an obvious priority to outofstate students.</p>