Admissions Expertise Should I apply for financial aid as an international student? International students who will be enrolling on an F1 or J1 visa will not be eligible for federal financial aid programs. Most private or institutional aid is also limited to US citizens and permanent residents. Students who live abroad but will not seek a visa for study will be eligible for aid and should apply. Want to see all of Annie's expertise? Click here to see full profile Want to see more expertise in International Students? Click here to see all expertise