International/Global Nomad/US citizen

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<p>I know AU makes a difference between international (non US), global nomads (us living abroad) and regular us citizen students. I’ve been told I’m considered a global nomad and that I need to follow the international transfer requirements. Does this mean I have to take the TOEFL and present a Certificate of Finances? Even if I’m a regular living abroad tax paying american citizen (so are parents) that just happens to have lived the last 10 years abroad? </p>

<p>I’m very worried, not because of the TOEFL (as English is my first language), but for the financial issues this might bring (no need-blind admissions, etc). </p>

<p>Please help!</p>

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<p>I think you should call the Admissions office to get the information you need–it’s unlikely any posters here will have that kind of specialized knowledge.</p>

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<p>@twinkle - For admissions purposes, if you are a U.S. citizen living abroad you are considered an international applicant and should follow the instructions for international applicants found here:</p>

<p>[International</a> Transfer Applicants | Undergraduate Admissions | American University, Washington, DC](<a href=“http://american.edu/admissions/international/transferchecklist.cfm]International”>International Transfer Applicants, American University, Washington, DC | American University, Washington, DC)</p>

<p>I’ve included the link for international transfer admissions above as you indicated that you are a transfer candidate.</p>

<p>The good news is, as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you do not need to submit the Certification of Finances form. Also, if English is your first language then you will not need to demonstrate your English language proficiency via the application.</p>