The following fees, prescribed by statute, are in effect for 2006–2007 and are subject to change at the discretion of the Trustees. Future increases can be expected.

University charges such as tuition and fees are due and payable in full by the date announced before the beginning of each term. The full amount of any charge may be paid when due without penalty, or payment may be made in installments. If partial payments are made, a finance charge is assessed on amounts not paid by the due date on the initial bill received prior to registration and thereafter as indicated on subsequent monthly bills. In either event, however, the student is required to sign a Retail Installment Credit Agreement that sets forth the full terms and conditions of payment. All charges must be paid by the end of the term. For information about late registration fees see the Web site http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/ .

It is the policy of the University to withhold diplomas, certificates, and transcripts until all financial obligations have been met. Candidates for graduation are urged to pay their bills in full at least one month prior to graduation. In the event a diploma, certificate, or transcript is withheld because of an unpaid bill, a student is required to use a certified check, money order, or cash to release any of the aforementioned documents.

Tuition, 2006–2007 (per term)

When making your financial plans, it is necessary to consider tuition and fees as well as living expenses in estimating the overall cost of attendance (COA). The following is the estimated budget for the 2006-2007 academic year.

Academic Year 2006-2007

Tuition and Fees

Health and Insurance Fees for the Academic Year 2006-2007

Other Fees

Living Expenses

The following table lists estimated living expenses based upon reasonable expenditures over the 9 month 2006-2007 academic year. Students may incur additional expenses that are not covered by the standard COA, such as the purchase of a computer, medical expenses not covered by insurance, conference expenses, etc.

Additional Allowances

Children

For Students in the M.A. Program in French Cultural Studies (Reid Hall, Paris) Only

Tuition and Fees 2006-2007

Living Expenses

The following table lists estimated living expenses for Paris over the 12 month 2006-2007 academic year. Students may incur additional expenses that are not covered by the standard COA, such as the purchase of a computer, study tour, etc.

For Students in the Summer M.A. Program in Japanese Pedagogy Only

Tuition and Fees for Summer 2007

University charges such as tuition and fees, residence halls, and board plans are payable in full by the date announced before the beginning of the term.

Health Service Fee and Health (Medical) Insurance Premium

Columbia University Morningside Campus

Payment of the health service fee is compulsory for all full-time students. In addition, students are automatically enrolled in Columbia’s student health insurance program (offered through Chickering Benefit Planning Agency, Inc.) and are billed each term for the health insurance premium. Students may waive participation in student insurance programs by showing proof of alternative coverage. Students registered for Matriculation and Facilities can also waive coverage. For benefits attainable under these http://www.health.columbia.edu/

Columbia Medical Center

Note: Students who are enrolled in programs at the College of Physicians and Surgeons or the Mailman School of Public Health (Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Cell Biology and Pathobiology (in the Pathology and Cell Biology Department), the Integrated Program in Cellular, Molecular, and Biophysical Studies, Dental Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Genetics and Development, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology and Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, and Sociomedical Sciences) pay health service fees and health insurance premiums in effect at the Health Sciences Center. They should consult the Office of Student Information Services at the Columbia Medical Center, Room 406, 701 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032; 212-305-8058 for further information.

Payment of the health service fee, which is merely contributory to the total cost of health service, and of the health insurance premium, is compulsory for all full-time students. Students for whom payment is compulsory may waive participation in student insurance programs by showing proof of alternative coverage. Students registered for Matriculation and Facilities can also waive coverage.