Does this mean they are considering my application or did many intl. students get this request?
they also asked for some financial docs
From what i heard from some of my friends and what i read of the internet. It means they are seriously considering accepting you and they want to know exactly how much aid they will offer you but i haven’t heard of them giving out css waivers.
I think it means if you applied for financial aid and they meet the need of international students but are need aware (meaning if you need too much they may hold it against you) - so I think it means they want to see what you will cost.
I wouldn’t read much into it yet.
Good luck.