Permanent resident considered as an international student??? Help!

I just called the admission office and the officer told me all non-citizens are considered international students, including permanent residents. Is this true? Did anyone else apply as an international student while being a permanent resident? Thank you!

I have never heard of permanent residents considered as intl. Regarding scholarship, look at this: http://finaid.cornell.edu/policies/eligible-us-citizenship-status

Thank you!!