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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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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.
The GS Scholarship Application is available in early spring each year on the School of General Studies website. Scholarships are awarded based on full-time enrollment. Students who may enroll less than full-time should meet with the Financial Aid Office and their Academic Advisor.
In addition to the GS Scholarship Application 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).
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.