Columbia SIPA 2021

[Nomad48]

from my experience, no. they will only send you some external resources

2 minutes ago, Bogdan said:

The letter states "In a few weeks you will receive specific information on the cost of attendance and possible sources of aid" does it mean that the decisions will be announced later?

 

 

Edited March 16, 2021 by Nomad48

[goromajima24]

Just now, Bogdan said:

The letter states "In a few weeks you will receive specific information on the cost of attendance and possible sources of aid" does it mean that the decisions will be announced later?

 

My sense was that this was referring to loans and the like, not direct funding. But could be wrong! 

[Bogdan]

 

2 minutes ago, Nomad48 said:

from my experience, no. they will only send you some resources about external sources

 

 

2 minutes ago, goromajima24 said:

My sense was that this was referring to loans and the like, not direct funding. But could be wrong! 

Makes sense 

[Nomad48]

has anyone received aid decisions? 

[Nomad48]

Just received an update on the funding.. ($)

[prospectivegrad2020]

Admitted, then logged out and checked again, offered $30k per year.

Not going to lie - pretty shocked. I thought they were stingy?

Edited March 16, 2021 by prospectivegrad2020

[MPA2021]

My funding just updated!!

[user188404]

Emailed the financial aid office since there was no funding in my letter and I tried to leverage my 100% tuition from another program... and let's just say they said no hahah. (This is their email):

 

Congratulations on your acceptance to the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University! SIPA has much to offer, and we hope that you will be joining us in September. 

We understand the challenges that students face in financing their studies. Our resources to assist are limited, and the awards we can offer to first-year students are very competitive. At this time, all funds we have to offer first-year entering students have been committed. 

Many SIPA students receive aid from outside sources such as charitable or professional organizations, their employers, philanthropic groups, or agencies in their own countries. We offer a comprehensive list of scholarships and a search engine on our website and recommend that all students familiarize themselves with this resource and apply for all applicable awards. 

[DargSchoolDarg]

For those updated, did it update in your main acceptance email? 

[IDstudent]

1 minute ago, MPA2021 said:

My funding just updated!!

Did your original letter update or was separate financial information posted?

[mjmcflurry]

I'm in!!!! Oh my god. I'm shaking. Started crying as soon as I heard the music, this is so surreal.

No mention of funding in my letter so will have keep checking. Congrats all!!!!

[MPA2021]

Just now, IDstudent said:

Did your original letter update or was separate financial information posted?

On the bottom of the letter update it says:

 

The following letters are available for this account:

• March 16, 2021 (displayed)
• Scholarship Award Letter

[MadEye]

A separate letter is posted. Logout and check again!

[IDstudent]

Welp, looks like no funding for me. Oh well, the thrill of getting in is enough haha

[f_ern]

13 minutes ago, MadEye said:

A separate letter is posted. Logout and check again!

Where did you check this? Is it the application portal with the checklist?

[f_ern]

Did anyone who was accepted Early Action get an update on funding? Did you get an email?

[MadEye]

Just now, f_ern said:

Where did you check this? Is it the application portal with the checklist?

Yeah, above the checklist. In the status update area.

[f_ern]

Just now, MadEye said:

Yeah, above the checklist. In the status update area.

Thank you!!

[intprojectmanager]

Just now, f_ern said:

Did anyone who was accepted Early Action get an update on funding? Did you get an email?

Seconding this question! I haven't received any updates as of yet so keeping my fingers crossed still...

[f_ern]

8 minutes ago, intprojectmanager said:

Seconding this question! I haven't received any updates as of yet so keeping my fingers crossed still...

? ? ? ?

Edited March 16, 2021 by f_ern

[izzywho]

Hey guys, I just got an update on $$ fellowship!

Edited March 16, 2021 by izzywho

[burnt_toast]

So if we don't see another letter on the portal that means no funding? Or has anyone gotten a letter that actually says no funding offer?

[f_ern]

 

Just now, burnt_toast said:

So if we don't see another letter on the portal that means no funding? Or has anyone gotten a letter that actually says no funding offer?

I think that's what it is. I had emailed the fin aid office a while ago, and they said if there's no funding you just wouldn't get notified. Maybe reach out to them if you want to double check?

[burnt_toast]

2 minutes ago, f_ern said:

 

I think that's what it is. I had emailed the fin aid office a while ago, and they said if there's no funding you just wouldn't get notified. Maybe reach out to them if you want to double check?

Alrighty then! I'm wondering if it's related to the fact that I got a conditional acceptance because still I need to take the Econ prereqs. Pretty disappointing they would just dismiss people like me for funding even if we have a really strong backgrounds and work experience. I would have thought the financial offer would just be conditional as with the acceptance. Oh well, one less school to consider I guess! 

[Floating_Bee]

8 minutes ago, izzywho said:

Hey guys, I just got an update with 60K in fellowship!

 

That's huge! Congratulations! Did you previously have nothing but the offer in your portal? AKA is there still hope for an update if we currently have nothing?