If you make over $400,000 a year, you won’t likely qualify for a nickel of need based aid at Columbia.
Columbia has a net price calculator. If the parents are married, don’t own a business, arent self employed, and don’t own real estate other than the primary residence, the NPC will give a decent estimate of potential need based aid which is the only kind of aid Columbia offers.
From their website:
“ US Citizens, Eligible Noncitizens and students living in the US without legal citizenship or residency – You can apply for financial aid after the recommended deadline, without penalty. We do recommend that you file by the deadline to assure you receive a timely eligibility letter.”
Also, your student and you can file a FAFSA at any time during the academic year to access the federally funded Direct Loan which is $5500 for freshmen.
Will you require need based aid to commit to attending columbia?