If I am in the process of applying for permanent residency status in the United States, how does this affect my application?

Applicants should always keep the admissions office informed of changes in their citizenship and/or residency status. A student's citizenship and/or residency status may affect the types of financial aid they may qualify for. Students should submit photocopies of all paperwork documenting their status with their admissions applications and with their financial aid application forms. Updates to a applicant's permanent residency or citizenship status can be made through their Penn Applicant Portal.