Are you wondering how you are going to pay for college?
Do you want to talk to a
"real, live person" about financial aid?
If so, you have come to the right place. We know that returning to college as an adult requires a commitment of time, energy, and resources. You probably work full time, have a family, and have other obligations that compete for your time, but you have decided that earning your degree from Columbia College is an investment you are ready to make.
We're excited that you're ready to accept the challenge of earning your degree and an important part of that process is determining how you will finance your education. We're here to help you through the financial aid process. To get started, please take time to read through the information below and if you have questions, please contact your admission counselor at evening@colacoll.edu or at 803.786.3191.
General Information
Options on how you can pay for tuition, books, and fees:
- Pay by Cash
- Pay by Check
- Pay Monthly Payments using TMS, Tuition Management Systems
- Pay by Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
- Use VA (veteran) benefits
- File the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which determines eligibility to receive
- Federal Pell Grant
- South Carolina Tuition Grant
- Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan
- Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan
Most students choose to file the FAFSA. Once the FAFSA application has been filed online, the federal processor determines the aid for which you are eligible to receive.The Office of Financial Aid at Columbia College will award all aid for which you are eligible. Columbia College awards aid to qualified applicants regardless of race, religious creed, place of national origin, ethnic group or physical disability..
Choose From the Following Options for More Information
How to File the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Financial Aid FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Student Employment on Campus
Make Monthly Payments Using Tuition Management System, TMS
Tuition and Fees
