Need-Based Financial Aid Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers 100% of the students' demonstrated financial need .

Need-Based Financial Aid Eligibility Criteria

• international students requesting financial aid upon submitting their admission application

Make sure to check out the Columbia University admissions pages and the Need-Based Financial Aid pages for more information!

Need-Based Financial Aid Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Columbia University and Need-Based Financial Aid, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Columbia University first before applying for Need-Based Financial Aid. You can visit the official website found in Columbia University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

Need-Based Financial Aid Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for Need-Based Financial Aid. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

• Provide tax documentation
• Provide application materials by the required deadlines
• Fill out the Outside Scholarship and External Payment Form

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

1. Fill out a CSS Profile

For more information, please see the Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

Need-Based Financial Aid Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Need-Based Financial Aid! While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the Columbia University admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

• Bachelor's Deadline (Early Decision): November 1, 2025
• Bachelor's Deadline (Regular Decision): January 1, 2026

For more information about the admission details of Columbia University, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

Need-Based Financial Aid Page

Want to learn more about Columbia University, Need-Based Financial Aid, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Need-Based Financial Aid page!

Official Scholarship Page

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