Answers to Five Key Questions About Applying to ColumbiaAs you consider the possibility of studying at Columbia Journalism School, we are pleased to offer you some tips about how to best navigate our website to learn more about our degree programs and application procedures. Please read below to find out where on the website you can find the answers to five key questions that are often asked by prospective students. 1. Are scholarships and financial aid available? About 80 percent of our students receive some sort of financial aid, including grants, loans or scholarships to cover the cost of attendance. Columbia Journalism School awards about $5 million annually in scholarship for master’s-level students. Please visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page to learn more about how to make a Columbia education within your financial reach. Scholarships and Financial Aid2. What degree programs does Columbia Journalism School offer? Please visit the following links to learn about each of our degree programs and to find out which might be the right fit for someone with your background and educational and professional goals. Master of Science (Full-time)Master of Science (Part-time) Master of Science, Documentary Specialization (Full- and Part-time) Master of Science, Investigative Specialization (Full- and Part-time)Master of Science in Data JournalismDual M.S. Degree in Journalism and Computer ScienceDual Degree Programs with Other Columbia University SchoolsMaster of Arts Ph.D. in Communications3. What is the curriculum and duration of Columbia's degree programs? We are happy to provide the current and interactive course schedules for many of our degree programs. Please click on the links to better understand each program's curriculum, class options, and length.Master of Science - Course Schedule (Full-time)Master of Science - Course Schedule (Part-time) Master of Science, Documentary Specialization-Course Schedule (Full- and Part-time) Master of Science, Investigative Specialization-Course Schedule (Full- and Part-time)Master of Science in Data Journalism - Course ScheduleDual M.S. Degree in Journalism and Computer Science-Course ScheduleMaster of Arts (not an interactive schedule)Ph.D. in Communications (program requirements)4. What materials does Columbia's application require and when is the application deadline? Each of our degree programs has different required materials and deadlines. Please visit our Deadlines and Requirements page to learn the due dates and requirements for 2020-21 applications to our different degree programs. Deadlines and Requirements5. What is the cost of Columbia's degree programs? The Office of Admission and Financial Aid has provided an estimated cost of attendance, including the fixed tuition and fees, for each of Columbia's degree programs. Please visit our Cost of Attendance page to learn about the current tuition and fees, as well as the estimated living costs, for our degree programs. Cost of Attendance _________________________________ Please click here to begin an application. Select "Application 2020" to apply for entrance in the 2020-21 academic year. If you would like to make an appointment to speak with a counselor, please email us anytime at apply.journalism@columbia.edu or call us during business hours at 212-854-8608.