<p>can anybody tell me anything bout michigan's stand on international students and finanacial aid?! thanks.</p>
<p>(financial aide being any kind of money the school gives to international students. thanks!!)</p>
<p>Unfortunately Michigan has limited aid for internationals…the amount varies depending on the strength of your application.</p>
<p>To be honest, you’re probably not going to get any. I asked for some in August, and they told me more or less that because I was international I was not eligible to get any money.</p>
<p>How about merit scholarships? Are those given to internationals?</p>
<p>international=zero fin. aid.</p>
<p>yes i know it’s very hard and they give no financial aid. but scholarships! merit scholarships!! anything like that?!</p>
<p>I don’t think internationals are eligible for any money (including merit scholarships)</p>
<p>That is correct blackpen, Michigan does not give out any aid or scholraships to International students. As an international student myself, I thought that was perfectly reasonable. Michigan is an Amercian university and should first and foremost cater to Americans. As long as a single American student must take out a loan to attend Michigan, there is absolutely no legitimate reason why a guest from another country should be given a single cent. </p>
<p>This said, it would be cool if an international alum (or better yet, several international alums) donated money to finance a sholarship fund dedicated entirely for international students.</p>
<p>“As long as a single American student must take out a loan to attend Michigan, there is absolutely no legitimate reason why a guest from another country should be given a single cent.”</p>
<p>Totally agree with you Alexandre!</p>
<p>Hey guys, I too agree with the policy and am a PR. Just remember in Jestergirl’s case that she’s lived and studied in Michigan for 13 years and that her mom is a prof at a michigan university. Her residency issue is a little stringent considering she’s spent more time w/folks paying taxes in MI than many of us PRs.</p>
<p>Jestergirl, again, is there any option for you to get your residency sorted? It would and will make the world of difference for you in this case. If your case is refused, I would appeal in your shoes, and maybe even spend a few buck getting legal advice. OOS with no aid for four years hangs in the balance.
Good luck!</p>
<p>kmccrindle: apparently, the basis of their residency decision thing is that unless i have a green card or citizenship, there is (unfortunately) no absolute chance of me getting instate tuition. …i hate u of m. haha</p>