Outside Scholarship

Many Columbia students receive awards from various organizations, including merit-based scholarships, employer tuition benefits, and ROTC and Veteran’s Benefits (Post-911 GI Bill® benefits). These scholarships can be used to reduce the Student Contribution and Student Employment portions of the financial aid award. Scholarships exceeding the total of the SC and Student Employment will reduce the Columbia Grant by the excess amount. Scholarships may not be used to reduce or pay the Parent Contribution.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.