Cynthia Said:

Is it necessary to be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident to apply for FAFSA?

We Answered:

Sorry, you are not eligible to apply for or receive US federal fin aid (see below).

You must be one of the following to receive federal student aid:

• U.S. citizen
• U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swain’s Island)
• U.S. permanent resident who has an I-151, I-551, or I-551C (Permanent Resident Card). If you’re not in one of these categories,
you must have an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) showing one of the following designations:
• “Refugee”
• “Asylum Granted”
• “Cuban-Haitian Entrant, Status Pending”
• “Conditional Entrant” (valid only if issued before April 1, 1980)
• Victims of human trafficking, T-visa holder or if the student’s parent
is the holder of a T-1 visa.
• “Parolee” (You must be paroled into the United States for at least one year and you must be able to provide evidence from the USCIS that you are in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and that you intend to become a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.) If you only have a Notice of Approval to Apply for Permanent Residence (I-171 or I-464), you’re not eligible for federal student financial aid.

If you’re in the United States on certain visas, including an F1 or F2 student visa, or a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, you’re not eligible for federal student financial aid.

Also, people with G series visas (pertaining to international organizations) are not eligible for federal student financial aid. For more information about other types of visas that are not acceptable, check with your school’s financial aid office. Citizens and eligible noncitizens may receive loans from the FFEL Program at participating foreign schools. Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau are eligible only for certain types of federal student aid. These applicants should check with their schools’ financial aid office for more information.

Melinda Said:

For English native/proficient speakers-Can you help me polish my english in my scholarship cover letter?

We Answered:

The main problem I saw:

When you end a sentence, and put a period or exclamation point, or question mark...

You use 2 spaces before starting the next sentence. :D

Good luck.

Bernard Said:

Which is the best bank account in Canada?

We Answered:

I use ScotiaBank, but other really good banks here are BMO(Bank of Montreal), TD Canada Trust, and CIBC.
I believe those all have online banking.

Pedro Said:

How are my chances for Georgetown School of Foreign Service?

We Answered:

You are in [as much as anyone can be certain].

Have at least one backup school because weird things happen, but G'Town is looking good, Amigo.

Here are the general criteria of the most recent admitted freshman class:
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/ac…

Angela Said:

Can anyone use any of this information, please pass it on to others as well?

We Answered:

The free 411 is questionable. Oh, and I love about.com. Try 1.800.555.1212 for free directory assistance for 1800 numbers.
Oh and you can dial 1(area code)555-1212 anywhere and get directory listings(not free, but if you are using a cell phone with included long distance it does not matter)

Clayton Said:

College Study hard or Party hard ?

We Answered:

Definitely focus on your studies and find people who feel the same. As for hanging with the "party crowd"- it all depends on you. Can you hang around people who are less interested in their studies and still keep your focus? If so, then there shouldn't be a problem. You can still go to those college parties, just don't let it interfere with your education. And just because there is alcohol and smoking around does not mean that you have to participate in it. I don't know anything about the Portuguese culture, but I can tell you something about American culture. A lot of the kids at college will be young and immature (straight out of high school) and they are there on Mom and Dad's money. This is their first time away from home, and that freedom coupled with their immaturity means they will not always be very responsible. Don't let that influence you. People out here do watch movies and things like that, too, and not everyone drinks and smokes. Also, the school being public will not lessen your chances at having a good future- it's what you do while you're there, so take full advantage of your opportunity. Study and work hard and it will pay off. Good luck!