1. Tuition Payments
2. Study Abroad Payments
3. Stipend Payments

 

TUITION PAYMENTS

Tuition Exemptions and Scholarship programs for University faculty and staff are administered through the Human Resources Department. For more information about this benefit, contact the Human Resources Department (link below).

www.hr.columbia.edu/hr/

A Columbia University student, with approval from a University department, may register for a program abroad sponsored by another academic institution.

Payment Procedure:

Follow the normal procedure for entering an invoice. Include the following information and back-up documentation:

• Evidence that the student has paid his or her current tuition to Columbia University;
• An invoice from the sponsoring institution; and,
• A statement of approval from an appropriate University Chair, Dean, or Vice President.

STIPEND PAYMENTS

U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents who are recipients of fellowship awards, which include teaching or research responsibilities, are required to complete the financial aid forms for the federal aid programs. Students must submit the Columbia University Application for Loans and Work-Study and must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Copies of the federal tax return may also be required for some students. The financial information contained in these documents will NOT alter the amount of the fellowship award.

All grant aid (scholarships, fellowships) which exceeds the cost of tuition and required fees, books and related classroom expenses is subject to U.S. income tax. Also subject to tax, are any amounts received representing payments for teaching and research. There will be no withholding on fellowship stipends paid to U.S. students and Permanent Residents. The Controller's Office will withhold on amounts earned through research or teaching appointments. Forms W-2 will be issued for amounts earned and withheld for research or teaching appointments only. The student is responsible for accurately reporting stipend amounts and for making estimated tax payments if appropriate.

For more information please go to the financial aid office (link below). 

http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/finaid/