SIPA participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This is just a reminder that the application goes live on Friday, June 15th at 1:00 p.m. EDT (tomorrow). Consideration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. The application will be available at: http://sipa.columbia.edu/resources_services/financial_aid/index.html. For details about the Yellow Ribbon Program, visit The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website. If…
Yellow Ribbon Program Instructions 2012
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs provides significant financial aid opportunities to students who served in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, as well as the dependents of these veterans. More information about the bill’s benefits and eligibility requirements is available at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. In addition, through an initiative authorized by the…
Summer Math Tutorial
SIPA offers incoming students an opportunity to brush up on their quantitative skills before arriving in August. The first year at SIPA is fillled with required quantitative courses that are building blocks in effective policy making and execution. The summer math tutorial, while it is not required, it will help students prepare for their math placement…
We’re on the road… again
We will be at the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) on WEDNESDAY, June 6th (9:00AM – 6:00PM) and THURSDAY, June 7th (9:00AM – 4:30PM) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center – Hall D in Washington, DC. If you plan to attend the forum, come by and say hello to Alvin Carter, our newest member to…
Moving to NYC?
If you are moving to New York City, you will want to find a place to live before you begin classes. As SIPA students, you may apply for Columbia University housing or you may explore the city and find a place on your own (or with the help of a broker). Looking for housing can…
Office Working Remotely
Please note, due to COVID-19, the SIPA Admissions and Financial Aid office are working remotely starting March 16, 2020, until further notice.
We will continue to respond to emails as promptly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Important Dates
October 15, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Spring Application Deadline
November 1, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Application Early Action Deadline
November 3, 2020: U.S. Election Day
January 5, 2021: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Fellowship Consideration Deadline
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