Financing a Columbia Education
Tuition in the Columbia Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program is costly. Additionally, medical education is expensive, and to be eligible for financial aid at most medical schools, students will be required to have some financial support from their parents regardless of the students’ age or family status. The premedical program is similarly expensive. Unlike medical school, however, parental contributions to the expenses of financially independent students are not expected in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. Financial independence is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Financial Aid
Financial aid is limited primarily to student loans. Students in their first year of postbaccalaureate premedical study are eligible for Federal Stafford Loans. Students who need loans beyond their first year are provided with information about private educational loan sources. Columbia researches the many loan programs available and will present the loan offering with the best rates and terms for Columbia students. Students should carefully read their admissions packets for details about the student loan application process.

The School of General Studies FAFSA Code is E00487.

The School of General Studies also has a limited scholarship program for postbaccalaureate premedical students. Priority is given to students in their second year.

To be eligible for financial aid, students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits of course work per semester. For further information, contact:

Student Financial Planning
208 Kent Hall
tel: (212) 854-7040
e-mail: sfp@columbia.edu