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SPS International

2025 International Student Orientation and Baylander Event

Below you will find information, tools, and opportunities available to you as an international student at the School of Professional Studies.

International Student Hardship Fund

International students who are facing unanticipated costs due to travel complications or the cancellation of travel, may request support. For example, unanticipated expenses may be incurred related to costs arising from unexpectedly remaining in the US for the summer. Students who wish to explore options to utilize University housing should indicate interest on the Fund application form.

To be considered, your application must clearly:

  • Explain how your situation involves unexpected travel or visa-related costs
  • Demonstrate how these circumstances created financial hardship
  • Specify the exact expenses requested (up to $2,500), including estimated amounts

International Student Humanitarian Fund

Grants are available to students from countries undergoing hardship as identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in their Special Student Relief list and World Health Organization Humanitarian Crises list, both of which are updated when new events warrant the inclusion of a country and/or region. Countries and regions currently covered are:

Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Northern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Haiti, Israel, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Yemen.

If You Have Any Questions

Or have trouble finding information, send us an email at spsadvising@columbia.edu.

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