I need help- visa/ international question

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<p>I am currently a H-1 holder in the United States. I am in the process of applying for colleges. I do not have a greencard, nor am I a citizen of the United States. I have, however, lived in the country for approximately 8 years. </p>

<p>If anyone has been in or is currently in the same situation as me, I need your help. Am I considered an international student? Or am I considered an "American" applicant. And if the latter is the case, how do I indicate that to colleges?</p>

<p>I need assistance as quickly as possible. Thanks for your help</p>

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<p>you will be considered as an international student</p>

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<p>Yes, you will be considered an international and you will fill in your indicate your country on applications. The biggest issue for 'domestic internationals' is that you will not qualify for any govenrment financial aid so any aid you get will have to come from the college itself. If you need aid, you will need to focus on schools that give aid to internationals.</p>

<p>In some states if you attended high school for 3 years in the state, they will allow you to pay the in state rate at the state run U's.</p>

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<p>do you have a green carding pending though?</p>

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<p>Thanks for the quick help guys. </p>

<p>@silverz: I'll get back to that question later</p>

<p>But I have another question @hmom. Does this mean I don't fill out the CSS and FAFSA? Also, what forms do I have to fill out now? I think I saw two on college board, but I'm not a 100% sure, so any tips would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Once again, thanks for your quick responses. It's truly appreciated</p>

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<p>You would fill out CSS and any other institutional aid forms for the particular colleges you are applying to if you're seeking financial aid.</p>

<p>Make certain the schools you're applying to offer aid to internationals, many do not.</p>

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<p>Anyone know how I can check if a school offers aid to international? Will it be on the website?</p>

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<p>Okay, update. Turns out I am in the process of applying for a Green Card. I do have an Alien Registration Number and a social security number. </p>

<p>@ Silverz- does this change anything?</p>

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<p>Okay, update. Turns out I am in the process of applying for a Green Card. I do have an Alien Registration Number and a social security number. </p>

<p>@ Silverz- does this change anything?</p>

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<p>I don't know the whole story but there's a couple of people at my school applying that have a "green card pending", and they say they're not considered international students. I would call the school and ask.</p>

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<p>Since you have an H visa for now, you should contact each school you are interested in and discuss your situation personally with the international admissions office. Some schools will put you in the domestic pool for admissions (because of your US HS transcripts), but the international pool for financial aid. Others will put you in the international pool for admissions. Each school makes its own policies in this regard, so you cannot expect that University A and College B will treat your application the same way.</p>

<p>Until you have that green card in your hot little fist, don't count on it. The process can take a lot longer than you think.</p>