2013-2014 Cost and Resource Comparison Calculator

Direct costs are costs you will be billed for by Columbia.

1. • 1a Are you an undergraduate or graduate student?

     Undergraduate Graduate

     Select your graduate program of studyArt Education (MAT)Creative Writing – Fiction (MFA)Creative Writing – Nonfiction (MFA)Creative Writing – Poetry (MFA)Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling (MA)Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling: Alternate Route (Certificate)Elementary Education (MAT)Film & Video (MFA)Film & Video – Creative Producing (MFA)Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis (Certificate)Interdisciplinary Arts (MA)Interdisciplinary Arts & Media (MFA)Interdisciplinary Book & Paper Arts (MFA)Journalism (MA)Master of Arts Management (MAM)Music Composition for the Screen (MFA)Photography (MFA)
   • 1b New student or continuing student?

     New Student New International Student Continuing Student Continuing Student, Graduating
2. 2 How many credit hours will you register for each semester? Fall Credit Hours22 credit hours21 credit hours20 credit hours19 credit hours18 credit hours17 credit hours16 credit hours15 credit hours14 credit hours13 credit hours12 credit hours11 credit hours10 credit hours9 credit hours8 credit hours7 credit hours6 credit hours5 credit hours4 credit hours3 credit hours2 credit hours1 credit hours0 credit hours Spring Credit Hours22 credit hours21 credit hours20 credit hours19 credit hours18 credit hours17 credit hours16 credit hours15 credit hours14 credit hours13 credit hours12 credit hours11 credit hours10 credit hours9 credit hours8 credit hours7 credit hours6 credit hours5 credit hours4 credit hours3 credit hours2 credit hours1 credit hours0 credit hours

   The number of hours enrolled affect your tuition charges, cost of attendance budget, and financial aid eligibility. Undergraduate students need 12 or more credits per semester to be considered full-time and 6 hours to be considered part-time. Graduate students need 9 or more credits per semester to be considered full-time and at least 6 hours to be considered part-time. If you will be enrolling less than part-time please contact Student Financial Services for a more accurate estimate.

3. • 3a Will you live on campus?

     On campus Off campus
   • 3b Will you rent or live with a parent?

     Rent With a parent
   • 3b Choose a residence hall Select a Residence HallUniversity CenterPlymouth CourtDwight Residence2 East 8th Street Apartments
   • 3c Choose a room option Please choose a residence hall first
   • 3d Include a meal plan?

     No Yes

     Meal plan is mandatory for your chosen housing options

     For more information on housing rates and meal plans: Residence Life

Indirect Educational Costs are not directly billed by Columbia but are considered additional expenses you will incur as a student.

All estimates are per semester.

1. 1 Books and Supplies/Computer Requirements:
   $ (Max: $800)
2. 2 Room and Board:
   $ (Max: $800)

   If you're living on campus, the MAX figure only includes Board paid outside a meal plan

3. 3 Personal Expenses:
   $ (Max: $2700)
4. 4 Transportation:
   $ (Max: $820)
5. 5 Federal Student and Parent Loan Origination Fees:
   $ (Max: $820)

   These fees are charged by Direct Loans at the time the funds are disbursed to Columbia College. The average Federal Stafford Loan fee is: $39 for undergraduate and $96 for graduate student borrowers per semester. The average Parent PLUS Loan fee is: $416 for undergraduate parent borrowers and $264 for graduate student borrowers per semester.

Please refer to your Award Letter and Award Letter Workbook to determine your anticipated awards and learn more about each award type. Semester totals can not exceed award amounts listed on your Award Letter.

The number of hours you are planning to register for will classify you as a part time student. Please be aware that part time enrollment affects the full time awards reflected on your Award Letter. Please contact us at 1-866-705-0200 to discuss how your awards will be affected.

All estimates are per semester.

* Only include the award types you plan to secure

1. 1 Grant Total (Pell, ISAC MAP):
   $

   Only Undergraduate students are eligible for Pell & ISAC MAP grants.

2. 2 Scholarship Total (Columbia and/or non-Columbia awards):
   $
3. 3 Federal Stafford Loan Total:
   $

   Subtract the 1.051 % origination fee charged by Direct Loans.

4. 4 PLUS Loan Total (Credit application required):
   $

   Only parents of dependent Undergraduate students and Graduate students are eligible for the PLUS loan. Subtract the 4.204% origination fee charged by Direct Loans.