Which of the following non-citizen statuses would typically make a student eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

A An international student holding an F-1 (student) visa.

B An undocumented student without DACA status.

C A U.S. national (e.g., from American Samoa) or permanent resident with a Green Card.

D A visitor holding a B-2 (tourist) visa.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

To be eligible for federal student aid, a student must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an eligible non-citizen, which includes permanent residents (Green Card holders) and those with specific humanitarian statuses.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which of the following non-citizen statuses would typically make a student eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?" is Option C: A U.S. national (e.g., from American Samoa) or permanent resident with a Green Card..

The other options — A) An international student holding an F-1 (student) visa., B) An undocumented student without DACA status., D) A visitor holding a B-2 (tourist) visa. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: To be eligible for federal student aid, a student must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an eligible non-citizen, which includes permanent residents (Green Card holders) and those with specific hu…

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Which of the following non-citizen statuses would typically make a student eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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