u/Anam_011

Hey everyone,

I was recently admitted to the Columbia University School of General Studies as a transfer student and I’m exploring ways to reduce overall costs through scholarships and housing options.

I’d really appreciate recommendations on:

• Scholarship platforms or databases that are actually useful
• Columbia-specific or external scholarships worth applying to
• General strategies that helped you secure funding
• Ways students manage or reduce housing costs

Looking for general guidance and resources—anything that worked for you would be helpful.

Thanks in advance 🙏