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Office of Financial Aid
Teachers College, Columbia University

Office of Financial Aid

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Office of Financial Aid Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
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Important Dates

Students interested in being considered for scholarship for the upcoming academic year should apply for scholarship via their admissions application. The scholarship application is now a lifetime application and only needs to be completed once.

The 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 FAFSAs are available at fafsa.ed.gov and should be completed by those who wish to be considered for federal student aid. The 2012-2013 year includes Fall '12, Spring '13, and Summer '13. The 2013-2014 year includes Fall '13, Spring '14, and Summer '14.
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General Information

International Students

Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for federal financial aid. If you are an international student, you are not eligible for federal loans, federal grants, or Federal Work-Study, however, you still have options to consider.

International students are strongly encouraged to visit the Office of International Student Services website for more information regarding other financial aid options available to them. The Office of International Student Services will also be able to provide to you the most up-to-date information regarding international student status and employment eligibility.

International students are eligible for:
  • Private loans with a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident