From time to time, we see some bad actors preying on confusion or spreading misinformation to try to coax student…
Application submitted! What now?
So you’ve just submitted your application and, like I was, you’re probably dreading the thought of waiting for decisions to…
Completing your FAFSA and Budgeting
Thanks to Cecilia Granda, Associate Director of Financial Aid, for this guest post. The idea of budgeting makes everyone cringe.…
Next Steps for Admitted Students, Fall 2019
First, another congratulations to you on being accepted to Columbia SIPA! I hope you celebrated this achievement – it was a…
On financial aid, the JJWBGSP Scholarship, and student loan scams
To our Fall 2019 MIA, MPA and MPA-DP applicants: Thank you for your patience as the Admissions Committee reads your…
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Scholarship Opportunities of Interest
SIPA’s Office of Financial Aid maintains a searchable database of scholarships and provides links to other free scholarship search sites…
Straus Historical Society and American-Scandinavian Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Enrolling at SIPA – and living in New York City – represents a serious financial obligation. SIPA has made a…
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Financial Aid FAQs: Common questions about paying for SIPA
We often tell students that as much as you plan for graduate school, you should also be planning for the…
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Next Steps for Admitted Students, Fall 2018
First off, a big congratulations on being accepted to Columbia SIPA! I hope you celebrated this achievement - it was a…
SIPA Scholarships: Regional, International Opportunities
As we near our fellowship aid deadline on January 5th, here's some information about regional, international scholarships. Among SIPA’s scholarships…
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