To receive aid from most federal and state student aid programs, you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
According to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you are an eligible noncitizen if you are:
If you are in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa or a G series visa (pertaining to international organizations), you are not considered an eligible noncitizen.
Even if you are not a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and are not eligible for most federal and state student aid programs, you may be eligible for scholarships. Feel free to take a look at our Financial Aid Resources handout. There is even a scholarship search site specifically intended for U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad at www.iefa.org.
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