If you need further information after you review this site, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 212-854-6522 or by email for assistance. Our major responsibilities include:
- evaluating applications for financial aid
- processing loan applications
- counseling students on how to manage the costs of a legal education
- administering the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
Financial Aid officers are generally available to meet with students on a walk-in basis. Also, students can arrange an appointment by email or by contacting one of the Financial Aid officers directly. Every effort will be made to respond to your inquiry within one to three business days.
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From Friday June 30 - Friday August 4, 2023*:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday (REMOTE ONLY): 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*Special hours and closings
Monday, July 3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4: Closed for University Designated Holiday
Charles DeRubeis
Executive Director of Financial Aid
cderub@law.columbia.edu
212-854-6035
Seandell James
Director of Financial Aid and LRAP Administrator
sjames1@law.columbia.edu
212-854-1245
Yaa Dwamena
Director of Financial Aid
ydwame@law.columbia.edu
212-854-5746
Vacant
Financial Aid Officer
212-854-5651
Mary Beth Griffin
Financial Aid Counselor
mg4430@columbia.edu
347-514-1936
Rosa DelRosario
Financial Aid Assistant
rdelro@law.columbia.edu
212-854-6522
Financial Aid Office
Columbia Law School
435 West 116th Street, New York, N.Y. 10027
- 212-854-6522
- Send an email