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 international 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.