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Colorado Student Financial Assistance

Types of State Aid Available

*The following is a list of state assistance programs, which may be available at participating institutions in Colorado:

Colorado Need-based Awards: Includes the Colorado Student Grant, Colorado Graduate Grant. Available to qualified students with documented financial need.

Colorado Work-Study: Part-time employment program designed to assist students with financial need or work experience.

Dependent Tuition Assistance Program: Pays tuition, on-campus room and board for dependents of Colorado law enforcement officers, fire or national guard personnel killed or disabled in the line of duty, and for dependents of prisoners of war or service personnel listed as missing in action. Applications are available March 1st through June 30th.  Please email DTAP.mailbox@dhe.state.co.us for more information. 

Colorado National Guard Tuition Assistance Program: Pays up to 100% of tuition costs at state supported institutions, for its members. For more information, contact a National Guard recruiter or the state tuition assistance office at (303) 677-8913.

*NOTE: All programs may not be available at all participating institutions.
Contact the institution for details and applications.