If my ethnicity is different from my nationality...

Applying to College
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<p>I was born in India but ethnically I am Nepali; I speak Nepali as opposed to Hindi and I visit Nepal while I never visit India at all. I haven't ever lived in India and my parents aren't Indian, but my passport is Indian.
So, in the common app, can I list myself as a Nepali? Will my Indian nationality be problematic if I identify myself as a Nepali? Additionally I am a resident of an East Asian city so I don't live in Nepal; will that be a problem too?</p>

<p>I am not sure whether my passport affects the race issue, so I'd appreciate if someone could clarify this issue for me. Thanks.</p>

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<p>It is not that unusual for people to have nationality or live in a country where their ethnic group is a minority ethnic group.</p>

<p>Of course, if you are an international student for US university purposes, financial aid and scholarship availability will be very limited at US universities.</p>