Safeties for Internationals?

Student Lounge International Students
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<p>So, I'm doing this whole application process, and even though I've been in the U.S. for 11 years already, I have to apply as an international.</p>

<p>I'm going to need a bit of aid. I mean, we can cover some of it, but since I'm also going either to medical school or grad school, I can't pay full cost.</p>

<p>So...my question is, how do I go about finding safety schools? Can I use my state school (University of Delaware) with the hope that I get a merit scholarship? Does anyone have suggestions?</p>

<p>I would appreciate any advice, thanks.</p>

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<p>hey Meesh, i have a question....... as an international who's been living in the US for so many years, do you qualify for in-state tuition?</p>

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<p>Actually, no. At least, I don't think so.<br>
I remember that even when I wanted to apply for University of Delaware summer college, I had to pay out of state tuition. I'm pretty sure that the same applies for college.</p>

<p>Although, I would gladly like to be told that I'm wrong.</p>

<p>And I just found out from an admissions officer that I can't get scholarships, even though the representative who came to my school told me otherwise. I'm not sure what to think now...</p>

<p>If that's the case, is it even worth applying to UD?</p>

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<p>well dude.. stop taking things as per ur opinions and start gathering facts.. email admission office and registrars over this matter to get official answers over ur status as a student in the university.. </p>

<p>Moreover do u have a PR or Green card sumthng frm USA. if yes then ull be elligible to get into an entirely different pool of applicants..and aid wotn eb a problem any more..</p>

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Actually, no. At least, I don't think so.

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<p>Refrain from instinctive answers plzz.. ask for official version of answer from the university itself.. </p>

<p>SM</p>

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<p>Rather than using Us citizens and instate fees the UD uses resident classification and thus ull be entitled to or shud be entitled to recieve the instate tuition fees.. check out the website for details and admission office emails.. as i just did</p>

<p>this is not the summer college and thus the system is different.. once again i repeat refrain from assumptions and search for official versions</p>

<p>SM</p>

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<p>The reason why I'm confused is because I DID ask the college.</p>

<p>And two different officials gave me different answers on the things I asked.</p>

<p>No, I don't qualify for residency. I'm certain of that. I was asking anyone if they knew loopholes. Sorry I wasn't specific.</p>

<p>I've done research about this, note I just posted even though I've been on the site awhile, longer than I've had an account. But this site is for opinions, right? Opinions are why people come here.</p>

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<p>Also, I don't have a green card. My family is here on Visa from Zimbabwe.</p>

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<p>u have been on a visa for 11 years? that's something i have never heard before.</p>

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<p>Are u illegal? LOL...</p>

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<p>No, we're not illegal (although I know you were kidding lol). It's just because of the type of visa we came on to begin with.</p>

<p>Loong story. But essentially, we're um... unlucky?</p>

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<p>I don't have any advice for you, but I'm in the same situation (I've lived here for five years on an A-1 visa). It's so frustrating. I'm really stressed out about college apps because of it.</p>

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<p>I wasn't worried until I came here (CC that is.).</p>

<p>But my mom kind of said. "Look, hon, if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out."</p>

<p>^ That may seem like she's really laid back. Nah. She just has good moments sometimes. :)</p>

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<p>For me it's more like, "if it doesn't work out you have to go to a Swedish university." That would be a nightmare. :(</p>

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<p>University of Zimbabwe = no. I don't even think I qualify.</p>

<p>So if I don't get in anywhere, it's community college or a gap year for me. Oh. joy.</p>

<p>But I won't stress too much. </p>

<p>How are Swedish universities? You don't sound too excited so I'm betting not that great?</p>

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<p>I'm sure it's possible to get a perfectly good education at a Swedish university, but honestly, I don't know much about them. It certainly wouldn't compare to the American "college experience"... I'd be renting an apartment and commuting to class. I don't know. It's more the prospect of having to leave a country where I'd be happy to spend the rest of my life for one that's supposed to be my "home" but that I've never felt any meaningful connection with (I lived there between 1989-1990 and 1998-2001, but otherwise I've always lived abroad) that just seems utterly depressing to me. It feels like being exiled, if you want to be melodramatic about it.</p>

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<p>I'm also an international who has been in the US for 8 years. At least for the university I'm attending, there is a loophole in that if you are on a H1 visa, you qualify as a resident. Too bad I'd still be out of state and the tuition wouldn't change for me.</p>

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<p>Really?</p>

<p>Wow, thanks. That's the kind of information that I'm interested in.</p>

<p>Does that kind of thing work for, say, scholarships at a school like that?</p>