Can I apply for outside scholarships (or any scholarship) after my F-1 visa has already been issued?

Thanks everyone! @thumper1 I live in the Middle East, but I am an Indian. Of course I am not a US citizen, sir/ma’am. Why would I apply for a visa if I were a citizen? Yeah, maybe you are right: I am late. :smiley: @DadTwoGirls Thanks, sir! I meant to say that proving financial capacity is necessary to get an F-1 visa, so when I was talking about UCD or US gov being unhappy, I meant to ask whether they will think “oh. So this dude didn’t apply for a scholarship before getting his visa in order to appear financially stable, so that he could get his visa, and then apply for scholarships.” If they wouldn’t think in that manner, I will apply for outside scholarships now, or if there are few scholarships remaining at this time, then next year. So would they think like that? @“aunt bea” I see. I think I even read somewhere that the combined money from financial aid, scholarships, and grants cannot exceed your need more than $300 or something like that. @happymomof1 thanks! Now that’s somewhat satisfactory! Again, thank you all!