New York City Campus
Costs of attending the New York City Campus consist of tuition and fees plus living and personal expenses.

• The tuition for the 2016–2017 academic year totals $43,432 ($21,716 per semester, for which a student is eligible to enroll for 10.5 to 19.5 credits).
• The fees for 2016–2017 are approximately $5,950.
• Costs for books, transportation, and personal and living will be estimated and included in your budget and financial aid package; however, the actual costs for these items will vary by student.

For more details, including the breakdown of fees, along with an estimated cost of attendance for 2016–2017, click here.

Online Campus
Costs of attending the Online Campus consists of tuition (calculated per credit) and fees plus living and personal expenses.

• The per-credit charge for 2016–2017 is $1,446. Students typically enroll for 13.5–16.5 credits per term, which brings the total tuition to $19,521–$23,859 per term.
• Additionally, Online Campus students are charged a $200/term Learning Resource Fee. (Other possible fees include the Health Service Fee and Student Medical Insurance Fee.)
• Costs for books, transportation, and personal and living will be estimated and included in your budget and financial aid package; however, the actual costs for these items will vary by student.

For more details, including the breakdown of fees, along with an estimated cost of attendance for 2016–2017, click here.

Institutional Scholarships
Institutional scholarships are awarded to a limited number of full-time students who demonstrate financial need according to pre-established guidelines. The amount of this award differs among students based on eligibility and the availability of funds. Scholarships generally range from $2,500 to $14,000 annually. To qualify, students must be enrolled full-time, including fieldwork, and have valid U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

Notes:

• Students receive half of their award at the beginning of each term.
• It is School policy to roll over the initially-awarded scholarship amount to the second year of study, provided there is no significant increase in the demonstrated need (EFC) of the student.
• Are you a newly admitted student seeking additional scholarship funding? Please contact the Director of Admissions.

Competitive Scholarships
There are four social work-specific scholarships for which you may be eligible to apply at the end of your first year of study at CSSW. The application process opens at the end of spring term. Eligible students will receive instructions and an invitation to apply. Notifications of awards go out in time for the fall semester of their second year.

1) Paige E. Cook Jr. Fellowship
Awarded on the basis of excellence; preference given to a student with a career interest and work experience in substance abuse, world of work, men’s issues, and cross-cultural practice in clinical practice.

2) Benjamin and Agnes Louard Fellowship
Awarded as financial aid to a full-time CSSW student who has academic and leadership potential; preference given to students who demonstrate a commitment to employment in the public or voluntary non-profit sector or in local grassroots groups serving primarily, but not restricted to, an African-American population.

3) Overbrook Fellowship for Advanced Study in Clinical Social Work
A partial tuition award to students who demonstrate leadership potential in the field of clinical social work.

4) Mae L. Wien Prize in Family Planning, Counseling, and Population Control
Awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of family planning, counseling, and population control.

Interschool Scholarships
In addition, Columbia University offers some need-based awards that are not restricted to students in one Columbia school or college but that have highly specific criteria. Go to more information. If eligible, please submit application materials to CSSW’s financial aid office by June 1st.