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M.A. Student Handbook
M.A. Student Handbook
Introduction
Message from the Dean
About this Handbook
GSAS History
Important Contact Information
M.A. Programs including Programs inside and outside the Arts and Sciences
Financial Matters: Policies and Resources for Students in All M.A. Programs
Tuition and Fees
Debit Balances
Credit Balances
Health Service Fee
Insurance
Withdrawal and Adjustment of Tuition Charges
Supplemental Support
Taxation
Fellowships
Introduction
Fellowship Regualtions and Processing
Fellowships from Outside Sources
International Students and Employment
Research and other Professional Development Resources
GSAS Resource Center
Letters of Introduction (Blue Seal Letters)
Responsible Conduct of Research
Libraries
Computing
Mentoring of M.A. Students
Research Centers, Consortia, Institutes and Related Schools
Career Education
Student Life
Bank and Credit Union
Child Care
Community Service
Dining Services and Faculty House
Disability Services
Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC)
Graduate Student Lounge
Gym and Athletic Facilities
Health Service and Health (Medical) Insurance
Housing
I.D. Cards for Columbia Students (C.U.I.D.)
International Students
Minority Affairs, GSAS Office Of
Registrar
Religious Life
Safety and Security
Student Financial Services
Transportation and Parking
Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations 2006*
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Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans   Printable Version
Supplemental Support
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Awards
Loans and Work Study
Applying for Loans
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal College Work Study Program
Other Employment

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are available to graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents through a participating lender (bank, savings and loan, credit union). The Unsubsidized Stafford is a federally insured loan available for those who cannot demonstrate financial need according to Federal Subsidized Stafford criteria or who need to borrow funds in addition to a Federal Subsidized Stafford. Repayment of the Unsubsidized Loan principal is deferred while the student is enrolled full time. Students may choose to pay the interest or request capitalization (in which case the interest is added to the principal of the loan, and payments are not required while enrolled as at least a half-time student). When combined with other resources, the Unsubsidized Stafford may not exceed the cost of attendance minus all other aid. Complete current information concerning eligibility requirements, borrowing limits, loan rates, lender fees,and conditions of repayment may be obtained from the GSAS Financial Aid Office.


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