Financial aid applicants in bankruptcy status are considered for financial aid on the basis of financial need, as all other students. Bankruptcy status is not a factor in determining financial need. However, before financial aid can be offered, the prospective student must submit a copy of your Meeting of the Creditors letter to the Office of Student Financial Aid at Columbia College. The student can obtain this document from his/her attorney or the courthouse. Another option would be to acquire another document that shows his/her education loans are NOT included in the bankruptcy.