What is the parent portal at Columbia Catholic College?
Columba Catholic College uses the Compass School Manager software and an important component of this software is the Compass Parent Portal. Each parent is issued with an individual login name and password for the Parent Portal.
How do I access the mycolumbia portal?
What type of student are you? The MyColumbia portal is the official campus portal of Columbia. Visit my.colum.edu to log in to your portal. Click on the MyFinancials tab to view your student account summary, access a real-time list of transactions and balances, pay your tuition and fees, submit documentation, access online forms, and more.
Why choose Columba College?
For over a century, Columba College has been preparing students to serve, contribute and succeed, wherever their path may take them.
How do I log in to my Colby portal?
Log in with your Colby username and password to view specific tools and useful information in your personalized portal. Learn more > Please note: Your student must grant access before viewing the following financial information, schedule or grades.
What happens if a parent is denied a Stafford loan?
If a parent borrower is denied due to adverse credit history and does not wish to obtain an endorser or appeal the credit decision, the student will be evaluated for their eligibility to receive additional Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans.
What information do parents need to complete an FAFSA application?
Parent borrowers will also need the following information in order to complete an application: Their FSA ID (not the student’s) The student’s name (as listed on the FAFSA) The student’s Social Security Number.
How long do you have to cancel a PLUS loan?
Once a disbursement has been made, parent borrowers have 30 days from the date of their disbursement notification to cancel the loan disbursement by completing a Loan Adjustment Form.
How long does it take to cancel a Columbia Central loan?
If a request is received after 30 days to cancel the loan, Columbia Central will notify the student that we are unable to process the request. After the 30 day deadline, parent borrowers can ‘cancel’ all or a portion of their loan by repaying the amount in full to their Direct Loan Servicer.
What is PLUS loan?
An unsubsidized loan for the parents of dependent students and for graduate/professional students. PLUS loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance . Interest is charged during all periods. Applicants may borrow up to the student's cost of attendance minus other financial aid awarded.
What are the different types of financial aid?
The main types of financial aid are scholarships, student loans, grants, and work study. To be considered for federal financial aid, you need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA. We will use information from your FAFSA to compile your total financial aid package, which includes all types of aid.
How to determine payment plan for Columbia?
To determine the amount of your payment plan, subtract your secured financial aid and/or expected third-party payments for the term from your charges for the term. If you require assistance in setting up a payment plan, you should call Columbia Central for assistance at 312-369-7140. Columbia College Chicago requires that all students who have ...
What is the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act?
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Our interactions with students and families with respect to sharing information are guided by our core belief that students are independent and developmentally mature young adults. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) also regulates our interactions with students and families.
Does Columbia University send paper bills?
The student account statement, known as the E-Bill, is accessible online to Authorized Payers through the secure E-Billing website. The University does not mail paper bills and strongly prefers that payments be made online.
Can a university release student records without consent?
Contact and Emergency Information. The University will not permit the release of a student’s educational records without the written consent of the student, as mandated by FERPA, except in certain situations, such as when requested through judicial order or in connection with an emergency.
Welcome to myColby
myColby is an informational portal for Colby students, faculty, staff, and parents. Log in with your Colby username and password to view specific tools and useful information in your personalized portal. Learn more >
Student Information that requires a Parent ID
Please note: Your student must grant access before viewing the following financial information, schedule or grades. Students have the ability to grant parents and guardians access to financial and/or academic information. You must be logged in with a parent ID and password to access these links.
Financial Aid & Admissions Process
The admissions and financial aid process for any college or university can be confusing, especially if you have never participated in the process before. The application deadlines, numerous documents, waitlists, loans, scholarships, etc. can be daunting and overwhelming. Here, you will find information regarding the Admi…
On-Campus Services & Safety
- Columbia College offers students a variety of academic and social resources on campus. In our mission we prepare students personally and professionally for success through strong liberal arts and professional programs emphasizing service, social justice, and leadership development. Without these additional resources on campus, Columbia College would fail at th…
Visit Us/Where to Stay
- Haven’t been to campus yet? What are you waiting for?! Our Admissions team is happy to help your student set-up a tour. Once your student has been accepted, start to plan your visit for Family and Friends weekend in October. Not only will you have the opportunity to see your student, but campus will be full of fun activities for the whole family. There are many other family-friendly ev…
Volunteer Opportunities!
- Please contact the Parent Hotline at 803-786-3856if you would like to get involved with any of these opportunities.