Research Guides: Student Wellness: Financial

Tuition

Columbia College Financial Aid
A guide with links to help you get started estimating tuition costs and examining financial aid options
Net Price Calculator
"In just 12 minutes, learn how you can afford a Columbia College Chicago education"
Federal Student Aid: Budget
A guide to get started planning and managing your budget
Federal Student Aid: Resources
Resources to help you prepare for the cost of college. Includes videos, infographics, and brochures

Student Health Center
Find details about the student health center and information about health insurance for Illinois and out-of-state residents
Greater Chicago Food Repositiry
You may be eligible for state programs like SNAP or LINK and Medicaid
Student Technology Toolbox
You can rent or borrow laptops from Columbia
Columbia Library: Equipment Check Out
You can check out equipment like camera, a button maker, and sewing machines, or use the piano in the library on the fifth floor

Columbia Cares
Information about services to support Columbia students who need resources (ColumbiaCares), clothing (ColumbiaRack), or food (ColumbiaCare Packages)
Little Food Library
Single-serving, non-perishable food items in the cabinet on the second floor of the library, across from the elevators. "It’s for anyone at Columbia who needs help with food. "
Thrift Together Community
Join this peer support program at Columbia to enjoy thrifting together

How Much Should You Borrow for a College Education?
Read about how much Americans are spending on college tuition.
How to Pay for College Using Overlooked Strategies
U.S. News and World Report offers ideas for paying for college