www.colum.edu/scholarships
312.369.7135
Columbia encourages you to seek external and internal scholarships based on items such as financial need, academic achievement, talent, public service, and other criteria. Scholarships come from many sources and are given out according to a number of criteria. Some tips include: start looking early, access your strengths, look locally, do your research, take time to write your essay, follow-up, use Columbia resources, submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early, and make sure you search for opportunities all year. Below are a few key financial aid and scholarship dates - for a full listing, visit the website.
Priority Processing Deadlines
Fall 2008: July 1, 2008
Spring 2009: December 15, 2008
Summer 2009: May 1, 2009
First Bill Emailed to Registered Students
Fall 2008: August 7, 2008
Spring 2009: January 9, 2009
Summer 2009: May 8, 2009
First Tuition Payment Due
Fall 2008: September 2, 2008
Spring 2009: February 2, 2009
Summer 2009: June 1, 2009
Registration Holds
Spring 2009 Registration: First week of October 2008
Summer and Fall 2009 Registration: First week of March 2009
Scholarship Name Application Deadline*
Weisman Award February 1
Presidential Scholarship February 1
Transfer Student Scholarship February 1
Music Department Scholarship February 1
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship February 1
Alumni Scholarship February 1
David Rubin Scholarship February 1
Diversity Award February 1
Hermann Conaway Scholarship Mid March
Chuck Suber Scholarship February 1
Open Doors Scholarship April
*Application deadlines are estimated