Columbia University Student Financial Services

Students applying for or receiving financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply as early as possible beginning January 1 of each year. Contact your school for exact deadline dates.

A FAFSA can be completed online at FAFSA-on-the-Web. The process has been simplified into three sections:

1. Before Beginning a FAFSA
   
2. Filling Out a FAFSA
3. FAFSA Follow-up

To complete your FAFSA, you will need Columbia University's School Code: 002707

To request a paper copy, call the U.S. Department of Education at 800-4FED-AID.