financial independent

hsmomstef
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:56:35 +0000

you are considered financially independent, due to your status as a veteran and your age. What this really means, though, in terms of financial aid is that you only need to submit your own information in regards to income and assets – you do not need to submit your parent’s info.

As far as what kind of financial aid you will recieve – you will not be eligible for any federal aid, since you are an international student.

The majority of colleges in the United States have very limited (if any) financial aid for international students. considering that you have a regular income, you will most likely get no aid from most colleges.

There are a handful of highly selective colleges (like Princeton, Harvard, etc) that do offer generous financial aid packages for internationals – the problems is getting admitted. Your need for financial assistance will be a factor in admissions in all but, I think, 6 of these top schools. The competition is fierce – with most kids having outstanding test scores, GPA and extracurriculars.

Keep in mind that when you apply for financial aid, they will look at your income and assets – and with a job as a data-networks engineer you probably make alot more money that the typical kid who works at a fast-food joint for the summer months. That income will effect your Expected Family Contribution. You might see if a few of the schools your are interested in have a financial aid calculator to see what you will be expected to pay.

My guess is that even at the very generous schools that meet the full need of international students, you would be expected to pay $15,000+ the first year. The allowance for a single person with no dependants is very low.