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CONTINUING STUDENTS - US CITIZENS

Financial Aid Application Deadlines for Prospective Families

Early Decision: Nov. 16
Regular Decision: March 1
Combined Plan: March 1
Transfer: April 20

Application Filing Instructions for 2010-2011

Filing Instructions for families wishing to apply for financial aid for 2010-2011

Average Cost at Columbia, 2009-2010

Tuition $39,296
Mandatory Fees $2,020
Orientation & Transcript Fee (new students only) $495
Room & Board $10,228
Books & Personal Expenses $2,750
Average Cost of Attendance $54,789

2010-2011 Application Process for Continuing Students

Continuing students must reapply for financial aid each academic year. The deadline for continuing students to submit All financial aid application materials is May 5th, 2010. Late financial aid applicants may be penalized by having some of their Columbia grant eligibility replaced by additional work. If you have extenuating circumstances that will delay completion of your financial aid application, please contact your financial aid advisor before May 5 to request a deadline extension.

U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-Citizens
Required Forms How to Apply Due Dates
CSS Profile

Complete the 2009-2010 CSS Profile online.

CSS School Codes:

  • Columbia College: 2116
  • Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science: 2111

Profile data will be sent electronically from CSS to Columbia so you do not need to
send us copies or printouts of your application.

May 5, 2009
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Complete the 2009-2010 FAFSA online.

Please note that the 2009-2010 FAFSA will not be available until after January 1, 2009

FAFSA School Codes:

  • Columbia College: E00485
  • Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science: E00486

Be sure to sign your FAFSA either electronically with a PIN number provided by
the Department of Education or by printing out and mailing a FAFSA signature
sheet to the processor. More information on PIN numbers will be found at www.pin.ed.gov.

May 5, 2009
College Board IDOC Renewal Packet

Download College Board IDOC Renewal Packet:

  • College Board IDOC Cover Sheet
  • Columbia Federal Verification Worksheet
  • Columbia Undergrad Fin Aid Continuing Student Renewal Application
  • Signed copies of parent & Student 2008 federal income tax returns and W-2
    forms. Please do not send state tax returns
  • Additional Forms:
    • Business/Farm tax Documents
    • Noncustodial Parent Information
    • Letter of special circumstances

Mail to:
The College Board IDOC
PO Box 4017
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

May 5, 2009