Countdown To Columbia

In This Newsletter

  • Financial Aid & Billing: Two Offices to Help You
  • 2015-2016 Tuition and Fees & Online Bill Estimator
  • Student Account Detail
  • Consider the Payment Plan
  • What is an "E-Bill?"
  • Create an Authorized Payer Account
  • Explore Financing Options
  • Direct Deposit
  • Upcoming Events
  • Important Dates

We are thrilled to join the chorus of voices welcoming you to the Columbia community! The Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing has been working closely with Student Financial Services to provide for your smooth transition to Columbia in the fall. This message will serve as your guide to preparing to pay the college bill. Whether or not you are receiving financial aid, our staff members are dedicated to assisting you and your family in planning how best to finance your education.

Sincerely,
Kathryn Tuman
Executive Director of Financial Aid
Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of
Engineerin
g and Applied Science

While they similarly provide extensive resources to educate you and your family about managing college expenses, each office provides unique services.

Financial Aid & Billing: Two Offices to Help You

When you need assistance with financial matters, there are two offices that can help.

The Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing serves undergraduate students at Columbia College and Columbia Engineering, awarding financial aid and providing guidance to students and families about education loans and other financing options. Student Financial Services supports the entire University community by managing student billing, accepting and processing payments, distributing refunds, and administering federal work-study.

News & Announcements

2015-2016 Tuition and Fees & Online Bill Estimator

See the 2015-2016 cost for tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board, and use the online Bill Estimator to project the amount you will be expected to pay for the academic year.

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Student Account Detail

This will reflect current charges and credits applied since your last E-Bill was generated. Access this by logging into Student Services Online and selecting "Account." Until August, only the admission deposit will be visible on the E-Bill and Student Account Statement.

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Consider the Payment Plan

Columbia’s Payment Plan enables students and/or families to pay billed expenses over several months, rather than in one payment. It is not a loan, and while there is an application fee, there are no interest charges or credit checks. You may sign up online beginning July 1, 2015.

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What is an "E-Bill?"

It's a static snapshot of the student account emailed to you each month that includes a payment due date for any balance owed at the time it is generated. Recent charges or credits may not be reflected.

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Create an Authorized Payer Account

Federal privacy regulations limit the access of other people, including family members, to student accounts. For parents or other parties to be able to view and pay monthly E-Bills, you must set them up as an Authorized Payer.

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Explore Financing Options

A variety of loan options is available to undergraduate students and families. You may choose to borrow loans to finance a portion or all of the total cost of attendance, minus other financial aid received.

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Direct Deposit

If you are receiving financial aid or a stipend, you may receive a credit on your student account. The University's preferred method of refund distribution is through direct deposit. To enroll, domestic students should log into SSOL.

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Upcoming Events

Jul
9
New Student Send-Off: Washington, D.C.
Additional New Student Send-Offs

Important Dates

Jun
30
Housing Assignment Notification
Jul
15
Open Enrollment for the 2015-16 Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan Begins
Jul
15
Submit Photo for University ID Card
Aug
1
Submit Proof of MMR Immunity
Aug
1
Certify Your Meningitis Vaccination Decision
Aug
7
Deadline to Sign Up an Authorized Payer
Aug
23
CUE Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
24
ISOP Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
26
COÖP Pre-orientation Move-in
Aug
30
Move-in Day #1 & Family Orientation Day #1
Aug
31
Convocation, Move-in Day #2 & Family Orientation Day #2, New Student Orientation Program Begins (through Monday, September 7)
Sep
8
First Day of Fall Semester
Sep
30
Confirm, Upgrade, or Request a Waiver from the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan

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