Quick question

[ChillyPenguin]

<p>Hi, Since I'm not doing FAFSA, I guess I am out for federal aid consideration.
Is the only other alternative is MERIT AID, or scholarships?
Am I missing something else?</p>

<p>thanks.</p>

[dodgersmom]

<p>Why are you not doing FAFSA? Are you not a U.S. citizen?</p>

<p>If that’s the case, you should check the international student forum to find out what scholarships you might be eligible for.</p>

[ChillyPenguin]

<p>I am a U.S. Citizen living in Asia, would that work for me doing FAFSA?
Additionally, I am not too sure about the whole “CAL Grant form”. Do we need that in addition to the FAFSA? (I didn’t take the TOEFL either, rather SATs)</p>

[cptofthehouse]

<p>If you are a US citizen, even if you live abroad, even if your parents are not US citizens, even if they do not work in the US, you can fill out the FAFSA. You are eligible for federal aid. </p>

<p>Whether you are eligible for any state funds, is something you need to check out by state. I don’t know what the rules are for Cal Grants. Some states require that your family live in the state. or that you have been going to school in that state for a period of time or graduate from a highs school in that state. Some rules may not have such stipulations.</p>

[4kidsdad]

<p>From FinAId

To apply for student financial aid from the federal government, including the Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan and work-study, you will need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no charge for submitting this form. The FAFSA is also required by all state and many school student assistance programs. </p>

<p>Some private colleges and universities will require one or more supplemental forms to obtain information not included on the FAFSA. They may have their own forms or they may ask you to complete the College Board’s CSS PROFILE form.

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[4kidsdad]

<p>From FinAId

To apply for student financial aid from the federal government, including the Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan and work-study, you will need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no charge for submitting this form. The FAFSA is also required by all state and many school student assistance programs. </p>

<p>Some private colleges and universities will require one or more supplemental forms to obtain information not included on the FAFSA. They may have their own forms or they may ask you to complete the College Board’s CSS PROFILE form.

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[dodgersmom]

<p>Even if you’ve previously lived and attended school in California, since you’re now living in Asia, you might no longer be eligible for Cal Grants.</p>

<p>[This</a> publication](<a href=“http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/newi2_CAworkbook_interactive.pdf]This”>http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/newi2_CAworkbook_interactive.pdf) from the California Student Aid Commission might be a good place to start, if you’re trying to figure out what aid you’d be eligible for.</p>

[happymomof1]

<p>ChillyPenguin -</p>

<p>Check the websites of the colleges and universities that you are applying to. If you are currently attending a school where English is not the language of instruction, the places that you are applying to might want you to take the TOEFL even if you are a native-speaker and have good SAT scores.</p>