<p>Hi. I have lived in California for seven years now.
I go to a public high school and my family does not have a green card and is a legal non-US resident.
I am applying for the colleges this year.
I was wondering if I have to fill out FAFSA.
I heard from somewhere that if you live in the United States, than you can fill out FAFSA regardless your not having a green card or citizenship.
My family is a legal California resident and has paid taxes just as the US citizens do for last seven years.
So, do I fill out FAFSA or not?
And if I do fill that out, would I benefit from that at all since most colleges are need-blind for international students?</p>
<p>This process of applying as int'ls regardless of the number of years you have lived in the States is just so unfair.
I attended Elementary / Middle / and High School in California yet I am an international student and have great disadvantages than my other friends at my school. Sigh. This is literally killing me.</p>
<p>I would really appreciate if any of you answers my stupid question...</p>
<p>send an email to the adcomm of the desired universitites..or any 1 for that matter .. i think u will get faster and better replies from them as per as this question is concerned...</p>
<p>And yes no matter what form u fill u will be considered an International student ... compared with all throughout the world.allrules applicable to u will be of int. applicant... no exception here...unfair for sure ......</p>
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And if I do fill that out, would I benefit from that at all since most colleges are need-blind for international students?
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When it comes to aid, most colleges are need blind to residents instead of international students. And if your FAFSA is approved, you are eligible for federal aid so money won't be as big a problem as it is for intl students.</p>
<p>ok.. here's something u might be interested in. it applies to Purdue University but it could apply to others as well...
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The most important part of the financial aid process is to file the 2005-2006 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by our priority filing date of March 1, 2005. In addition, provide additional information our office may request in determining financial need as quickly as possible. This will ensure students will be considered for all types of need-based financial aid for which they are eligible.</p>
<p>You can file the FAFSA on line at <a href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/%5B/url%5D">www.fafsa.ed.gov/</a> or you can obtain a paper FAFSA from our office or a high school guidance counselor. The Federal school code for the Purdue West Lafayette campus is 001825.</p>
<p>For a non-citizen to be eligible for federal financial aid consideration, the student must possess a valid Alien Registration Card I-551 or I-551, be classified as a conditional permanent resident with a valid I-151C Registration Card, or have a passport or I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) showing one of the following designations:</p>
<p>Refugee</p>
<p>Asylum Granted</p>
<p>Indefinite Parole and/or Humanitarian Parole</p>
<p>Cuban-Haitian Entrant</p>
<p>Purdue University does not offer need-based financial aid to international students (students who enter the United States or remain in the US on non-immigrant visas).
<p>thank you so much for your help.^^
I really do appreciate for all the comments you have put.
I should more dig into the process of getting federal aid..</p>