usually what they want is a signed affidavit slip that you prmomise that ull seek citizenship in the near future, its sort of a way so that they can assure that state money is going to help out ppl who are and will be a part of the state, not visitors, obviously its not that easy to get citizenship, but the point is the intent to contribute to american society vs a handout which this isnt as theres still fees to be paid vs financial aid to cover it all as most american students do