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Office of Student Financial Services

 
Announcements
• The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators recently published a brochure on "Financing Graduate Education: Guide for Prospective Students."  
• For information on tuition, fees and making payments, review the Guide to Fees and Payments.
 
•There are several loan forgiveness programs available to social services professionals. Information can be found on the NASW site; NASW-New York City chapter (with more specific information); NYS Higher Education Services Corporation; or the Department of Education’s Direct Loan Program, to name a few.
 
U.S. News & World Report offers articles and tips on saving money in graduate school, such as how to reduce your borrowing amounts, consolidation information, tips on applying for scholarships, and much more.
 
*NEW*: Financial Aid Solution Center
 

 

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Please click the image on the left to schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Department. Please note this is only for students who are registered at CUSSW.

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Contact & Office Hours

Office of Student Financial Planning
1255 Amsterdam Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10027
P: 212-851-2293
F: 212-851-2298
E: swfinaid@columbia.edu

By Appointment Only
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 11am-4pm
Walk-in Hours Only
Wednesday: 10am-6pm


During orientation and graduation the office will resume normal hours of operation. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm


About the Office

An assortment of federal, institutional and private resources are available to help students finance their education. Eligibility for these funds is in most cases based on an applicant’s demonstrated financial need, which is determined by the Office of Student Financial Services at the School of Social Work. Financial need is based upon the total amount of student tuition and living expenses minus the expected student and/or family contribution.

Financial aid awards are not automatically renewed, therefore all continuing financial aid recipients must reapply for financial aid each academic year.

The allocation of these resources is contingent upon student eligibility and the availability of funds.

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Deadlines

CUSSW Academic Calendar 2009-2010

February 15, 2010
FAFSA application due.


Loan Refunds Begin:

MSW, EXT & RRP Students:
Spring: 01/22/2010

Advanced Standing Students:
Summer: 08/06/2010

 

Office of Student Financial Planning: 1255 Amsterdam Ave 5th Floor NY, NY 10027
Tel. (212) 851-2293   |  Fax (212) 851-2298  |   swfinaid@columbia.edu