2008-2009 Application Process for Early Decision Applicants
The following information will help you determine which applications and forms you need to complete and the dates you should submit them. In order to submit your application materials by the November 15 due date, you may need to estimate some of the information.
U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-Citizens |
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| Required Forms | How to Apply | Due Dates |
| CSS Profile |
Complete the 2008-2009 CSS Profile online.
CSS School Codes: |
Nov 15, 2007 |
| 2006 Tax Returns & W-2 Forms |
Submit signed copies of your and your parents’ 2006 federal tax returns (including all schedules, W-2 forms, and any business returns) to the following address: Financial Aid & Educational Financing |
Nov 15, 2007 |
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
Complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA online. Note: the 2008-2009 FAFSA will not be available until after January 1, 2008
FAFSA School Codes: 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. |
March 1, 2008 |
| 2007 Tax Returns & W-2 Forms |
Submit signed copies of your and your parents’ 2007 federal tax returns (including all schedules, W-2 forms, and any business returns). The financial aid office strongly encourages you to complete your and your parents' 2007 federal income taxes in February. Signed copies of parent and student 2007 federal income tax returns and W-2 forms are required for verification of the information which you report on the financial aid application forms. If your parents will not file a 2007 federal tax return, they must submit a Parent Tax Non-Filer certification. |
March 1, 2008 |
| CSS Noncustodial Profile (Only required if your parents are divorced, separated, or were never married.) |
If you indicated on the CSS Profile that your parents are divorced, separated, or were never married then your non-custodial parent will need to complete the CSS Noncustodial Profile. You will be sent an e-mail which will contain a link and login instructions for the Noncustodial Profile website that you will need to forward to your noncustodial parent. In addition, your noncustodial parent must send a copy of their 2006 tax return directly to Columbia. Also, please have your noncustodial parent forward to Columbia their 2007 income tax return as soon as it has been completed. |
Nov 15, 2007 |
| Additional Information |
Please feel free to mail us a letter of explanation if your family has special circumstances or unusual expenses, or if you feel there are other details which will help us better understand your financial situation. Please send any additional information to the following address:
Financial Aid & Educational Financing |
Nov 15, 2007 |