Are non-citizens eligible for FAFSA?

All non-U.S. citizens can submit a FAFSA form, but only some are eligible for federal student aid. You are eligible for aid if you are a U.S. national, a U.S. permanent resident with a green card, recognized as a refugee or granted asylum, or are a T-visa holder.

If you have a different type of visa or were granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, you may still complete a FAFSA application. Though you will not qualify for federal student aid, many colleges and other organizations use the completed FAFSA for their own scholarship programs, so you should complete it and submit it anyway.

Your parent’s citizenship does not have any effect on FAFSA eligibility, and the FAFSA form will not ask about your parent’s citizenship status.