<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I’m an international student applying for finaid. So if I could come up with say 20 grant a year, how much of a disadvantage would that entail, compared to another international student who does not need help at all? I’m asking because my parents were talking about how much they could afford to pay for me, but I really don’t want them so deplete all their savings and eat only potatoes for 4 years, so I’d like to be as a little burden as possible. Any idea?</p>
<p>From the U Chicago website </p>
<p>Only about 21% of international applicants were admitted, compared to 39% for the general pool. Out of the ~110 international in the Class of 2010, only 16 received financial aid. An admissions officer told me international applicants not requesting aid do not have any disadvantages in admissions. Most of the difference in percentage admitted comes from international applying to aid. Chicago fulfills all need for international applicants requesting aid with grants.</p>
<p>Given these numbers, international students with financial need are highly disadvantaged. I’m guessing at most 10% are admitted, probably closer to 5%.</p>
<p>Of course, Chicago will give aid after you receive a green card even if you do not apply for aid now as an international student. If you have not applied for a Green Card yet, the fastest method is probably to marry an American citizen.</p>
<p>What if you’re able to pay 3/4 of the tuition?</p>
<p>lol… n1 None, I like your pragmatic approach, but I guess I’ll stay away from marriage for at least a couple of years, ^^.</p>
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<p>Post 393 by Libby Pearson on the first thread of this page.</p>
<p>I saw that one, but it doesnt really apply to me. I will need much aid, but not a full ride, so I’m somewhere in between.</p>
<p>i seem to be much disadvantaged…i do need nearly a full ride…life.</p>
<p>Well, I’m trying to figure out the level of disadvantage</p>