<p>A question for anyone who knows about the laptop clause. The financial aid says that I can use up to $1,5k for a laptop. Would the money be available before I start school or no? If so, how early?</p>
<p>Any information or other links would be appreciated.</p>
<p>"Will my financial aid award change after I have received my original award?</p>
<p>Possibly, but only if the verification process has revealed that certain information you provided during the application process is not accurate. We realize the financial aid forms are complicated and that our deadlines may require you to provide estimated information. As a result, initial financial aid awards may be based on inaccurate estimates provided by a family."</p>
<p>So if the are no mistakes the financial aid they estimated wont really change. I would still like to know when the final decision will come.</p>
<p>I guess you would have to buy a laptop using your own money. Columbia University would probably refund the cost of the laptop upto $1,500 based on the receipt of transaction. That is how it usually works. </p>
<p>NOTE: This is just what I think, not based on any information provided by Columbia University.</p>
<p>Just out of curiousity, what is your income bracket? Of course you could always choose to ignore my question if it is too personal, no problem.</p>
<p>wouldn’t be able to go to school with out it it is one expensive school; however, I am grateful. I’m just worried about not having a laptop for school, then again I may be able to get by on paper and pen, or one of those cheap digital writer things.</p>
<p>this won’t change your financial aid package…you’re still getting a full ride either way</p>
<p>there are plenty of computers available in the library and in the dorms for you to use…you certainly don’t need a laptop. and what’s wrong with bringing your current computer along with you or buying a $400 desktop? the usefulness of having a computer in class is debatable and it ends up being a distraction more than anything. However if you are allotted 1500 bucks to buy a laptop on columbia’s tab then by all means get a fancy expensive laptop however it really doesn’t matter when that money is available to u since you don’t need to have the computer before you come to school and there are plenty of places to buy it from in NYC.</p>
<p>My computer is really old, had it since 6th grade and will leave it for my mother. I will need to decide about that laptop vs desktop thing; however I prefer portably typing, research and gaming rather than a desktop. (desktops make me feel tied down).</p>
<p>Housing info, Dining info wont be available to me until April 1st correct?
Is it worth taking my mother to the Day on campus? would she need to rent a hotel?
thanks for the replies.</p>
<p>Would anyone know about the Kosher food or Halal food at CU, I am neither Jewish nor Muslim so I can eat either types or the normal food, but I do prefer the kosher and halal food. I will search older posts later today to see. If i got the special dining would i be able to eat it and the normal food or just the special one? Cant find a menu of Halal and Kosher food online. </p>
<p>you don’t want to take your mother to Days on Campus. there’ll be a Parents Weekend in the fall when she can visit. DoC is for the students, for you to acclimate to the culture and student atmosphere. you’ll be going out at night, hanging out with people during the day… it’s not a real family atmosphere.</p>
<p>You should definitely com to Days on Campus! Like Denzera said, they set everything up for you. You’ll be staying with a current student and there are tons of programs and activities- everything from a night bus tour of NYC to classroom visits. It’s a great way to get a feel for life on campus and to meet some of the folks who will be your peers if you choose to go to Columbia.</p>
<p>How guaranteed would it be to have your selected dorm partner if they also selected you? I am hoping that a friend of mine gets into Columbia and will know tonight.</p>
<p>There may be events set up for the parents, but i don’t think a whole weekend’s worth, and it’s meant to distract them rather than really focus on them. The idea is definitely that you drop your kid off (at most) and then get the heck out of there.</p>
<p>Remember, you’re going to be here for 4 years. Cut the cord, already.</p>
it is one expensive school; however, I am grateful. I’m just worried about not having a laptop for school, then again I may be able to get by on paper and pen, or one of those cheap digital writer things.</p>