<p>I am international studen't, it's incredibly hard to get universities to help you out financially, and I need financial help, my parents can't help me out even if they wanted, our economy is terrible.</p>
<p>I feel like I won't ever make it to college, honestly, I'm overwhelmed. I investigate every day but I find nothing, my governement doesn't offer support, so that isn't really much of an advice. I can't even pay application fees. My Fafsa means nothing if I don't have a S.S. </p>
<p>I'm sorry for ranting this much but I feel lost. </p>
<p>Is there anything I can do before I give up?
I am prepared to accept the fact that I simply can't afford college, period.
But if there is a chance, please let me know.</p>
<p>What country are you in? What do you want to major in? what are your high school grades like?
No one can really advise you without all the details.
Hang in there! :D</p>
<p>Are you a sophomore, a junior? Are you at the top of your class/school? Have you tried taking the SAT, the ACT?
If you’re an international student, you don’t fill out FAFSA.
Ask your counselor to complete the “fee waiver” portion on the CommonApp so that you don’t have to pay application fees if you can’t afford them.
If you are a girl, look into the women’s colleges.
There’s a good college specifically dedicated to low income students, Berea College. If you’re admitted, you have to work to help pay for your studies but otherwise there’s no tuition. Only 5% international students are admitted so you need a strong application, showing hard work, excellent results, character, etc.
On the other hand, such requirements are logical: why would colleges want to spend $50,000 a year on a student who hasn’t shown promise and dedication?</p>
<p>If you are an international student living and studying in the US now, go speak with your own HS guidance counselor, and find out what provisions are available for students with your status in your state of residence. </p>
<p>Yes, US colleges are not an option for most people in the world. If you live outside of the US and your country does not have options for you, studying here is certainly a pipe dream unless you have an outstanding student. In such cases, there may be a college here that will make it possible to go here. </p>
<p>If you live in the US right now, there may be some options for you. Without knowing your particular circumstance, giving relevant advice is hardly possible. Happymomof1 has given you the nutshell version of what to do.</p>
Why do you think US universities, public or private, are under some kind of obligation to provide financial aid for international students to attend? Or is this just an existential comment on the state of the world?</p>
Badgolfer, this attitude stumps me as well. International students do add to the cultural vibrancy of a college community, but most colleges have little interest in giving an international a free ride just so that they can go home a get a job with the U.S. degree. Attending college in home country is probably the best bet.</p>