international aid, help fast!

Student Lounge International Students
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<p>I've applied to Northwestern University, and applied for need based aid. I know it's really hard. </p>

<p>My parents can't pay anything. NU says they won't admitt students they cannot fund. On my CSS profile it says my parents can't pay anything and that I only have a small government fund. This will probably hurt me alot. need 50.000 will probably not get me admitted. But thats not really the case. I can take a loan for almost 25.000 a year from my government + around 3000 in funds each year.. I've metioned the government fund of 3000 in my CSS profile.. but not the loan.. Should I send an email explaining this?</p>

<p>International aid from NU, does it inclued just(mostly) grants or loan too?
Can I really loan money from the school as an international student without an american co-signer?</p>

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<p>Wait until you hear from NU.</p>

<p>You absolutely DO NOT want to graduate with a debt of USD 100,000.</p>

<p>You need to go to a college/university that you can afford. If NU gives you enough aid so that you can afford to go there, well then go there. Otherwise, find a different place to study. NU is not the only university on the planet.</p>

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wrong thread