All documents received after March 1 will be processed without penalty.

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

• The Combined Plan program practices need-aware admission for all international students applying for financial aid.
• Columbia guarantees it will meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for international Combined Plan students awarded Columbia Grant during their year of admission.
• Candidates are not guaranteed the same financial aid package they received at their affiliate schools.
• If Columbia Grant is not awarded at the time of admission, it will not be awarded for any subsequent years.
• Please understand that as grant aid is limited, a failure to submit the required financial aid forms by the deadline will greatly decrease the chance of receiving grant aid.
• 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.