Application Procedures
We are committed to making a Columbia University School of Nursing education affordable to every student. Regardless of your family income, consider applying for financial aid. Columbia University School of Nursing offers more than $3.5 million in grant and scholarship assistance, participates in all federal aid programs, and offers an array of alternative financing and payment plans designed to meet your needs.
We take many factors into consideration, including financial need and academic promise, when determining our awards. It is the intent of the school to ensure that students meeting admission requirements will have sufficient funds to pursue and complete their nursing education.
Who Should Apply?
Qualifying for financial aid depends on a number of factors. The only way to know if you will be eligible for grants, federal work-study, loans, and scholarships is to apply for aid. Regardless of income and assets, many options are available to help pay educational expenses.
New-Students
All new students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive federal funding. The School of Nursing Code is E00124
Returning Students
All returning student must complete and file a Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is designed for students who applied for aid the previous year. To access your Renewal FAFSA data, you will also need your Federal Student Aid PIN. If you have previously received a PIN but have lost or forgotten it Request a Duplicate PIN. You will receive an e-mail notification with a link to your duplicate PIN within 4 hours.
TIPS FOR COMPLETING THE FAFSA:
Read the instructions. At first glance, the FAFSA form can appear confusing and complicated. In actuality, the form is easy to fill out. The questions are straightforward, and the instructions make specific references to each question.
Sign the form. If you are filing the paper FAFSA, make sure you (and at least one parent if dependent student and spouse if married) sign the form before putting it in the mail. Failing to do so delays the process, as your FAFSA is not considered complete without all necessary signatures.
Use estimated figures for the most recently completed tax year. If you are completing the FAFSA prior to the filing of your current federal tax return, you may use estimated figures. Review your W-2 and other tax documents; or if your current income was relatively the same as your prior year income, you can use those figures. You can easily update the information after you have had the opportunity to file your tax return.
Contact Information
The Office of Student Financial Services prides itself on offering expert advice, friendly service, and personalized support. Please call, visit, or e-mail at any time.
Oscar Vasquez, Director of Financial Aid
617 West 168th Street #124
New York N.Y. 10032
212 305-8147