<p>aeromom…I dont think that is why that question is asked. PRs are treated as domestic students, so they dont have to show full funding (minus merit) like true intls do. </p>
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<p>That is a good question, but it applies to domestic students as well. Many will not consider the south. Many Intls are NE and west-coast focused, because their countries/parents are impressed with those schools.</p>
<p>And, they arent attending for free. Intls with the Presidential have to show that they have about $18k per year to put towards college, in order to be ACCEPTED! (room, board, fees, insurance, personal expenses, international and domestic travel). Many can’t show that. Many want full aid.</p>
<p>However, if as time goes on, too many intls apply, the Bama will tighten up…just like they would if too many domestics applied for the Presidential. </p>