K-1 applying for college?

[rebeccahan88 2]

Hi,

I'm looking into applying for college here in the states. Im kinda confused about the tuition rate I should be looking at. Are K-1's considered Residents of the state or do I have to look at the depressing out-of-state tuition?

My current K-1 status is: Already married, Received my SSN, AOS is still in process. I just sent out my AOS application 2 weeks ago, received email confrmation that it was received, got check cashed already, and now just waiting for biometric schedule and etc.

So to sum up questions:

1) Do I pay wonderful in-state/state resident tuition or very disappointing out-of-state tuition?

2) Am I even eligible to start college here without while AOS is still in process?

3) Can K-1's apply for financial aid?

Oh, and also this is not related to college info... when my AOS process is done and I receive my GC, what will my status be under? cuz it wouldn't be under K-1 still, would it??

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Any question about tuition or enrollment should be directed to the school. The school can decide who classifies as 'in state' and who does not

Good luck

[max+patricia 24]

You need an ARN to be eligible for federal financial aid. As far as I know, a K-1 doesn't qualify for that because you are entering the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (even though you are immigrating)

Once you receive your GC after AOS, you will be a Permanent Resident of the U.S. and then eligible for federal financial aid. You will have an ARN (Alien Registration Number). Anything before that - sure, you can apply - but you're probably only eligible for some kind of private financial aid from a bank (which means you have to qualify based on income/credit)

Check with your school's FA office to see where you stand. Good luck!

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/help/fotw15a.htm

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Since you have not resided in your state for a year, you are most likely classed as an out-of-state student.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

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