U.S. Citizenship Status

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U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Citizens

You are a U.S. citizen if:

You were born in the United States or certain U.S. territories
You were born abroad to parents who are U.S. citizens
You have obtained citizenship status through naturalization

You are non-U.S. citizen if:

You are a U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swains Island)
You are a U.S. permanent resident (who has an I-151, I-551 or I-551C [Permanent Resident Card])
You are an individual who has an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from U.S. citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) showing an eligible status

For more detailed information on non-U.S. citizenship status, please visit Student Aid.

Eligibility for Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards (SAP)

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