Apply for Financial Aid
Dual Degree Program students are charged the tuition rate of the institution they are currently attending. Similarly, Dual Degree Program students are awarded institutional scholarships by the institution in which they are enrolled. Where eligible, students will receive institutional scholarships directly from Tel Aviv University for the first two years of the Program. Similarly, if eligible, students will receive institutional scholarships directly from the Columbia University School of General Studies for the second two years of the Program. GS institutional aid for Dual Degree Program students is assessed based on need.
Students who are eligible for U.S. federal financial aid including Federal Parent PLUS Loans will have their aid awarded and managed by the GS Office of Educational Financing at Columbia University for all four years of the program.
Financial Aid Application Process
The financial aid application process differs for incoming and continuing Dual Degree Program students. Please view the financial aid timeline for a breakdown of important dates for both applicants and current students.
A variety of financial aid options are available at both Tel Aviv University and the Columbia University School of General Studies. For more information about the types of aid available and how to apply, please see Types of Aid.
Applicants
CSS Profile
The Dual Degree Program scholarship committee requires that all students applying for institutional aid submit the CSS Profile, regardless of their country of citizenship.
Students applying for admission who wish to request scholarship funding from either Tel Aviv University or Columbia University must submit this documentation by February 15.
The CSS Profile is not required to apply for U.S.-based federal student aid. The CSS Profile is only required for students who wish to be considered for institutional aid. Applicants are not required to submit a CSS profile if they do not wish to be considered for institutional aid.
To be considered for institutional aid, prospective students should complete the 2024-2025 CSS Profile using Columbia University’s General Studies CSS School Code: 2095.
For additional information, including tips and tutorials on creating a parent account and completing the CSS profile, visit the College Board website: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/.
In addition to the CSS Profile, all U.S. citizens or permanent residents applying for financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15.
The Columbia University FAFSA code is 002707.
Current Students: Years Three and Four
Continuing students are required to submit the documentation listed below to be eligible for financial aid from the School of General Studies. The below documents must be submitted prior to years two, three, and four of the Dual Degree Program.
Required Documents
Deadlines
All financial aid application documents noted below must be completed annually by April 3.
The Dual BA Program scholarship committee requires that all students applying for institutional aid submit the CSS Profile, regardless of their country of citizenship.
The CSS Profile is not required to apply for U.S.-based federal student aid. The CSS Profile is only required for students who wish to be considered for institutional aid. Applicants are not required to submit a CSS profile if they do not wish to be considered for institutional aid.
To be considered for GS institutional aid, prospective students should complete the 2024-2025 CSS Profile using Columbia University’s General Studies CSS School Code: 2095. Please note, complete family and parental information is required on the CSS Profile application from both custodial and non-custodial parents. If the parents have separate households (unmarried, separated, or divorced,) complete financial information for both parental households must be provided on the application.
For additional information, including tips and tutorials on creating a parent account and completing the CSS profile, visit the College Board website: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org.
School of General Studies Continuing Student Scholarship Application (found in the Student Success Portal on the "Forms" tab)
Dual Degree Program students preparing for years three and four must submit the Planned Enrollment Form each year. In order to access the Planned Enrollment Form, students will need their Columbia Student ID number, which is available in SSOL.
In addition to the Continuing Student Scholarship Form and Planned Enrollment Form, U.S. citizens or permanent residents applying for financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
In addition to the Continuing Student Scholarship Form and Planned Enrollment Form, non-U.S. citizens applying for financial aid are required to submit the International Assessment Form (found in the Student Success Portal on the "Forms" tab)
Students who have questions or concerns about this information, or who seek financial aid advising for years three and four of the Dual BA Program, may schedule an advising appointment to speak with someone in the GS Office of Educational Financing.