International US student

Paying for College
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<p>Hi everyone,
I have a relative who will be applying to college here in the US to begin next September hopefully. However, I have a question about the fafsa/financial aid situation in regards to her.
She's a US citizen, but she got her education done under the British system (O Levels/A Levels) in Bangladesh.
So according to the FAFSA website, it states:</p>

<p>Who is eligible to receive Federal Student Aid?</p>

<p>To receive federal student aid, you must meet certain requirements. You must:</p>

<pre><code>* Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
* Have a valid Social Security Number (unless you’re from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau).
* Be registered with Selective Service if you are male and 18 to 25 years of age (go to Selective Service System: Welcome for more information).
* Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
* Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program at a school that participates in the federal student aid programs.
* Not have a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (such as grants, loans, or work-study).
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<p>I think she's okay on the rest, but the 4th one. What exam are they talking about? Anyone know?
And also, should I be posting this in the International Students section?</p>

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<p>“* Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education.”</p>

<p>All this means is that she should have some kind of qualification that would allow her to enroll in a college or university in the country where she has been studying. O and A levels are OK for college admission in the US. She doesn’t need to worry about that.</p>

<p>She might like to visit the international forum for some ideas, but it would be much better for her to contact the advising center of EducationUSA <a href=“http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad.htm[/url]”>http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad.htm&lt;/a&gt; that is closest to where she lives. The counselors there have experience with students just like her, and can help her figure things out.</p>

<p>BANGLADESH
The American Center
Mailing Address:
House # 110, Road # 27,
Banani
Dhaka
BANGLADESH 1213</p>

<p>Walk Up Address:
House #110, Road # 27,
Banani
Dhaka
BANGLADESH 1213</p>

<p>tel: 88-02-8837150
e-mail: <a href="mailto:DhakaPA@state.gov">DhakaPA@state.gov</a>
website: [Student</a> Advising Services - U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh](<a href=“http://dhaka.usembassy.gov/advising.html]Student”>http://dhaka.usembassy.gov/advising.html)</p>

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<p>thanks alot.! i’ll look into those now.</p>