All documents received after March 1 will be processed without penalty

Financial aid is available to our Combined Plan students. Please see our instructions for further information, including how to apply. Deadlines and documents can be found on the How to Apply page.

Please review the following Columbia financial aid policies for domestic Combined Plan applicants:

• Columbia awards no merit scholarships; all financial aid is need-based only.
• The Combined Plan program practices need-blind admission for all domestic students; financial need does not affect one's chances of admission.
• We will meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted Combined Plan students.
• Candidates are not guaranteed the same financial aid package they received at their affiliate schools.
• Combined Plan Financial Aid Applicants may track the status of their financial aid application online by logging in with their Columbia ID#
  • TO LOG IN: Financial Aid Applicants must first login using the Columbia ID# number assigned by the Admissions Office and the student's date of birth. Then, the applicant should select FINANCIAL AID TRACKING and follow the instructions for FIRST TIME USER.