The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to provide a friendly, efficient, and transparent process that allows students to concentrate their efforts in their studies. The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to identifying the best resources of financial support for current and prospective students. Financial aid packages may consist of a combination of institutional funds, loans, and student employment opportunities. Some of the services provided include the formulation of financial aid packages, loan certification, loan counseling, and debt management.

Orientation: 2009-2010 Financial Aid Slide Show Please right-click on the link above to download the PowerPoint slide show. The slide show is best viewed using Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Prospective Students: Please note that only accepted students are packaged with financial aid and all award letters are posted online at https://admissions.columbia.edu/

New and Continuing Students: If you have your award letter please click below:                              Financial Aid Checklist