1. What is the cost of attendance at the School?

•                                 2008-2009

  $1212	per credit hr
  $95	One time Transcript Fee (New Students Only)
  $990	Health Service Fee (Fall charge)
  $2602	Medical Insurance Health Premium (Fall charge)*
  $100	Student Activity Fee
  $110	Computer Fee
  Living Expenses are estimated at $15336 annually Estimated Book Budget of $1200 Estimated Personal Expenses of $2300

  
  *International Students should consult the ISSO's estimated expenses chart.

2. When should I apply for financial aid?

• Financial Aid applications can be filed as early as January 2nd . Your completed financial aid file must be in our Office by February 1st in order to be given full institutional aid consideration for the forthcoming Fall semester. You can estimate  your income and once your taxes are completed you will be able to update the FAFSA.

3. What sources of financial aid are available?

• University General Income Awards
• U.S. Public Health Service Traineeship Awards
• Federal Loans:
  • Perkins Loans
  • Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
  • Graduate PLUS loans
• Federal Work-Study
• If you reside in New York State and will be attending school full-time, you may apply for the New York State TAP award

4. What documents do I need to submit to be considered for "need based" financial aid?

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) School Code is E00127.
• Mailman School Financial Aid Application
  

5. Are part-time students eligible for financial aid?

It varies, depending on the source of financial aid requested. At a minimum, a part-time student must register for at least six credits to be considered for financial aid.

6. Are there any types of financial assistance that are not restricted to "need based" criteria?

Yes, these types of support include:

• Teaching Assistantships. Provided by academic departments (limited number available).
• Graduate Research Assistantships. Provided by academic departments; usually not available to students during their first semester.
• Department Based Training Grants. Contact your academic department program administrator for details.
• Public Health Scholars Program for those employed by the New York City or the New York State Department of Health. For more information please contact the Financial Aid Office.
• Community Scholars Program- Applicants must be accepted to the School’s Department of Sociomedical Sciences (SMS) and have demonstrated commitment to community-based public health. For an application please contact the Department of SMS.

7. What kinds of financial aid are available for international students?          

• Teaching Assistantships
• Graduate Research Assistantships
• International students are also encouraged to ascertain if support is available from their country or from international agencies such as the World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, or Rotary International.
• Alternative Loans

For additional information please contact:

Location & Mailing Address
722 West 168^th Street, Suite 1030
New York, NY 10032
Phone: (212) 305-4113 Fax: (212) 342-1861
E-mail:sphfinaid@columbia.edu