Financial Aid & FAFSA but no Social Security No.
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No, it is discriminatory - even American English has not yet moved so far that "discriminatory" has completely lost its original meaning of "making distinctions" - which is what we are talking about here - distinctions made based on what most people think are reasonable and objective criteria.
So, yes, it is discriminatory, but "discriminatory" is not always synonymous with "biased" or "prejudiced" ...
So, yes, it is discriminatory, but "discriminatory" is not always synonymous with "biased" or "prejudiced" ...
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Fair point, but the unis here go on about wanting to open doors to students with a diverse background, about it being a way of improving the dynamics etc. etc. and about not discriminating on the basis of nationality and then shut doors to aid. There, I've said my piece. Guess, we're too used to the open access UK system!
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Anyone on an asylum application gets fees paid for...but I don't begrudge anyone with a genuine case for applying for asylum.
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Re: Financial Aid & FAFSA but no Social Security No.
Okay but students that live in the EU qualify for the lower rate and even the fees charged to those outside the EU are less than most US universities charge to thie own citizens. USC (admittedly private) quoted us $52,000 p.a including board and said that despite living here for 2 years, our daughter would be treated as an international student for which very little aid would be available.
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Re: Financial Aid & FAFSA but no Social Security No.
Even if your daughter had a SSN#, are you sure she would get any free money or cheap loans? You, the parents need to have very little in savings or stocks & be low income or unemployed.
Then of course, lots of parents, would say we have been paying taxes for 18 years & we can't get money for our children. Education & Medical, not easy in the USA.
Good luck trying.
Reg. Frank R.
Ps. Maybe hubbies employers, can offer some scholarship money?
Then of course, lots of parents, would say we have been paying taxes for 18 years & we can't get money for our children. Education & Medical, not easy in the USA.
Good luck trying.
Reg. Frank R.
Ps. Maybe hubbies employers, can offer some scholarship money?
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No chance. Even though I'm on long term renewable non-immigrant visa AND working and paying tax in the US, I can't access instate tuition rates due to no green card. I certainly can't access federal or state financial aid.
The only thing I did get is a university-based scholarship that required an essay and recommendations, and a public scholarship via a scholarship website for a few hundred bucks.
The only thing I did get is a university-based scholarship that required an essay and recommendations, and a public scholarship via a scholarship website for a few hundred bucks.
#23
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Have you contacted the university financial aid office, they answered many questions for me when I was filling out the fafsa for my son. Unrelated to SS number but they were very knowledgeable.
The may know if you can use a tax ID number instead.
The may know if you can use a tax ID number instead.
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CA is different. Or has been. Most states require at least legal presence.
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PS I have the game on. Recorded come on Wales.
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No chance. Even though I'm on long term renewable non-immigrant visa AND working and paying tax in the US, I can't access instate tuition rates due to no green card. I certainly can't access federal or state financial aid.
The only thing I did get is a university-based scholarship that required an essay and recommendations, and a public scholarship via a scholarship website for a few hundred bucks.
The only thing I did get is a university-based scholarship that required an essay and recommendations, and a public scholarship via a scholarship website for a few hundred bucks.
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Re: Financial Aid & FAFSA but no Social Security No.
Yes, we did speak to one and are waiting for other acceptances (hopefully) in March. We were told no SSN = no aid but she might be considered for a merit scholarship for which FAFSA is not required (guess these are hugely competitive and in current climate, not much money in the pot!
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Yes, apparently so does my university when you provide documentation of residency... except I did, and they don't - they have a few exceptions they don't mention when you enrol!