FAQ

Columbia College offers Certificate programs and Associate Degree programs. The Certificate programs are as follows: Cosmetology ESL (English as a Second Language) Dental Laboratory Technology Culinary Arts CMT (Certified Massage Therapist) CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) The Associate Degree programs are as follows: Business Administration Technical and Business English Teaching English for Early Childhood Computer Science Culinary Arts Massage Therapy Cosmetology Dental Laboratory Technology

No. In fact, interest rates for student loans are much lower than the rates of private or commercial loans because the government subsidizes them. Repayment terms are affordable and alumni usually does not have to start repaying loans until six months after finishing college, or discontinuing attendance in college. It also does not matter if a person has bad credit; the amount of student loans does not depend, at all, on your past history with creditors, it depends on financial need. This does not mean a potential student who is struggling, financially, will receive the full amount to attend college, however. [...]

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.

To apply for FAFSA, you need: Social Security Numbers Social Security number Parents Social Security numbers Permanent Resident Card (If you are not a US citizen) Tax Returns Federal Income Tax Return Spouse’s Federal Income Tax Return, if you’re married and filed separately Parents Federal Income Tax Return, if you’re a dependent Proof of finances 2015 W2 forms Parents 2015 W2 forms (if you’re a dependent) Bank statement (if you’re independent) Parents bank statement (if you’re dependent)

Federal School Code for Columbia College is 041273

You should pay special attention to the many deadlines in the student financial aid application process. Missing a deadline could prevent you from receiving some or all of the aid you are eligible to receive.

To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you’re ready to fill out the FAFSA now, go for it! https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school. If you have any questions, call or visit our Financial Aid Department. 8620 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 206 – 0508

You must apply for federal student aid for every award year that you attend. If you submitted a FAFSA last year, and you are eligible to complete a Renewal FAFSA, you may choose to have most of the questions pre-filled with the information you provided. Simply updating the information for the new award year on a Renewal FAFSA may be faster. However, the Renewal FAFSA is available solely for your convenience. If you prefer to start fresh with a new FAFSA, you are free to do so.

A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required for each application. You will not need to submit another application fee if you apply for courses at more than one Columbia College campus, unlike many other colleges.

To maintain eligibility for Financial Aid, students must meet SAP standards: Successfully complete at least 67% of the units attempted each term. Maintain a cumulative Financial Aid GPA of 2.0(C) or higher. Complete program of study within 150% of published program length, measured in attempted units. (Example: a maximum of 90 attempted semester units are allowed to complete an Associate or Transfer program of 60 required units. Beyond the 90 units, a student becomes ineligible for further financial aid.)