Colorado Department of Education

‍

The Colorado Department of Education is the principal department of the Colorado state government that is responsible for education. It is headquartered in Denver. Members of the Colorado State Board of Education are charged by the Colorado Constitution with the general supervision of the public schools. The following is a list of state assistance programs, which may be available at participating institutions in Colorado:

‍

‍Colorado Application for State Financial Aid

‍CASFA is a safe, easy way to apply for state financial aid if you are a Colorado ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow) student. Find out more about CASFA here

‍

Colorado Need-based Awards

The Colorado Student Grant and Colorado Graduate Grant  are available to qualified students with documented financial need. Please visit Colorado Department of Education for more information.

‍

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 at the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

‍

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.

‍

Institutional Scholarships

Colleges provide institutional grants and scholarships to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Awards may be based on academic merit, artistic or athletic talent, financial need, or other factors. You can learn more about the types of institutional grants and scholarships awarded by checking each college's financial aid website.

‍

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships provide funding for students who meet the requirements specified by the donor organization. Local organizations or businesses may offer scholarships to students who plan to study at a regional college or plan to pursue a degree in a particular field of study.

Check with your High School Guidance Counselor office for details about local and regional scholarships.

‍

Contact:

1600 Broadway

Suite 2200

Denver, CO 80202

‍