Financial Aid

Bollinger says he supports advisory financial aid committee

Barry Weinberg, CC ’12, is spearheading a move to revive the Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid. University President Lee Bollinger supports faculty having an advisory role in such processes.

Raise tuition

Columbia should do its part to decrease wealth inequality.

Financial Aid to conduct internal review of office

Financial aid administrators are beginning to conduct an internal review of the office, focusing on how to make it more transparent and easier for students to work with.

No-loan financial aid policy being reviewed

Top administrators are starting to review the financial aid enhancements announced in 2008.

Undergrads taking smaller federal loans

In 2007, graduating CC and SEAS students had an average debt load of $17,275 from Stafford Loans and Federal Perkins Loans, but by this year, average indebtedness was down to $8,886.

Auction delivers first chunk of Kluge money

The auction house Christie's sold four sculptures from the alum's art collection, bringing in $4,874,000 for CU.

Forever a loan

President Obama's revamp of government financial aid bodes well for college students.

More international students getting no fin. aid

Columbia brought in over 90 percent more revenue from international students in 2010 than it did in 2004, as the percentage of international students receiving no financial help from the University has increased.