Do I need to be a legal resident or U.S. citizen to apply to the FAFSA?
a. Yes. To be eligible for FAFSA you must be a legal resident or citizen of the United States. However, you can visit www.maldef.org to apply for scholarships that dont require a social security number or legal status to apply. You can also search the following websites for aid: www.salef.org www.usc.edu/chepa www.fastweb.