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Office of Student Financial Services

 
Announcements
• 2011-2012 Loan Request Forms
If you are applying for a Federal Direct Unsubsidized or Graduate PLUS loan for 2011-2012, please click on the appropriate link below.
Unsubsidized Loan
Graduate PLUS loan
2012-2013 loan request forms will be available after May 1st.

• ATTENTION: Fall 2012 Admitted Students!
Do you have questions about your financial aid package?

Access a presentation called “Making $ense of Financial Aid.” This handout/guide was created to help you better understand your financial aid award letter, what fees will be billed to your student account, how to determine how much in loans you’ll need to borrow, and much more. We encourage you carefully read this guide and then follow-up with our office if you have any remaining questions.
• NEW: Seeking information on loan repayments and/or managing your loan debt?
View the U.S. Department of Education 2011-2012 issue of "Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt." This publication includes information on repayment options, the repayment process, loan consolidation and loan forgiveness or cancellation. Additional repayment information can be found on the Federal Student Aid website.
For information on tuition, fees and making payments, go to Student Financial Services.  
There are several loan forgiveness programs available to social services professionals. Information can be found on the NASW site; 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.  

 

Schedule an Appointment
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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.

Instructions & Cancellation policy


Contact & Office Hours

Office of Financial Aid
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 information submitted on your FAFSA. Financial need is based upon the total amount of student tuition and living expenses minus the expected student contribution.

Financial aid awards are not automatically renewed; 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

February 15, 2012
FAFSA application due.

Loan Refunds Begin:

MSW, EXT & RRP Students:
Fall: 09/10/2012
Spring: 01/22/2013


Advanced Standing Students:
Summer: 08/05/2012
Fall: 09/10/2012


Office of Financial Aid: 1255 Amsterdam Ave 5th Floor NY, NY 10027
Tel. (212) 851-2293   |  Fax (212) 851-2298  |   swfinaid@columbia.edu  |  ©2010 Columbia University