Skip Bailey

William "Skip" Bailey, the Senior Advisor to the Director of Educational Financing at Columbia University's School of General Studies, brings over 34 years of experience as a financial aid administrator to his role. With more than two decades focused on non-traditional students at Columbia, Bailey has developed extensive expertise in managing the unique financial challenges these students face. His career includes administering financial aid at institutions like the University of San Diego and the University of Michigan, complemented by his education degree from Michigan State University. At Columbia, Bailey contributes his knowledge to courses on "Attaining Higher Education" and the "Veteran Transition: Academic Excellence and Career Readiness" XSeries program, helping students navigate the complexities of college financing. His long-standing commitment to assisting non-traditional learners makes him an invaluable resource in the field of educational financing and student support.