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Finding out the availability for state college grants may be the most difficult place to begin when looking for college funding. Like scholarships, state grants do not have to be repaid.

Unlike scholarships, state grants do not always require potential students to do anything in particular to qualify such as committing to extracurricular activities, although need-based assistance, grade point averages and future committments may weigh the chances.

Required for any state program is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) document which needs to be completed for all grants, scholarships and loans. Each available grant outlines qualifications for recipients and details who can receive them. Students who turn in a FASFA application will also be considered for a Pell Grant. Using the FASFA document, the U.S. Department of Education determines who qualifies using a formula generated by financial information.

Pell Grant Information

Pell Grants are federally funded and intended for undergraduate students and have specific requirements. Not dependent on additional funds awarded, Pell Grants are paid at least once per semester or term. Awarding between $400.00 and $5,550 per academic year the Pell Grant is contigent on the number of credits students plan to take. Students can also apply for assistance for summer sessions if at least 6 credits are taken.

The following requirements are needed for consideration:

Students who want to attend college in Colorado should check out websites detailing how to file an application.

Many college websites offering financial assistance have applications online which eliminates the hassle and stress of sending information based on a timeline. Look carefully and compare application fees or any additional costs. Found at participating colleges and universities in Colorado, various types of Colorado State aid are available.

Colorado Student Grant

Offered for student level of need, the Colorado Student Grant and Colorado Graduate Grant are based on FASFA information. Following the State of Colorado's guidelines, grants are made by specific institutions and are to be used for tuition, books, fees, room, board, and supplies. To qualify, students must meet the following requirements:

Based on financial need, the Colorado Graduate Grant is sponsored by the Colorado Commission of Higher Education. Awarding a maximum of $5,000, students must be a resident of Colorado and enrolled at an eligible institution.

Supplemental Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant (SLEAP)

Stemming from a federal assistance grant known as LEAP, this grant may award students between $500.00 and $1500.00 mainly based on financial need. Students need to meet the following requirements:

Colorado College Responsibilities Grant (CCRG)

Awarding between $200.00 and $600.00 each semester, the CCRG is state funded and intended for undergraduate students who do not have a Bachelor Degree. Colorado residency is also required. Dependents Tuition Assistance Program is strictly for the dependents of police, firefighters and National Guard personnel whose parent has been killed in the line of duty.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

Intended for first and second year undergraduates, the ACG is offered in addition to Pell Grants and does not need to be repaid. Providing up to $750.00 the first year and $1,300 for the second, the ACG combined with a Pell Grant can’t exceed the the cost for attendance. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

Requirement for program include

College Opportunity Fund

College Opportunity Fund pays a portion of tuition for students enrolled for eligible undergraduate classes. Based on a per credit basis, the stipend equals $62.00 per credit therefore if a student takes 15 credit hours per semester, the stipend will be $1,860 for the year at public universities. For students enrolled in private colleges will receive half that amount. Eligibility for this grant depends on the following:

For those attending participating private colleges, the above plus graduation from a Colorado high school or GED from the State of Colorado and a completed FASFA application .

Colorado National Guard Tuition Assistance Program

Contact a National Guard recruiter or state tuition assistance. Paying up to 100% of tuition costs, this program is intended for state-supported institutions.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

Eligible students whose parent died as a result of serving in the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan can receive this grant if not qualified as a Pell Grant recipient. Students must be enrolled full-time and be under the age of 24. Grants cannot exceed the amount of a maximum Pell Grant.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Offered to students with exceptional need, this grant can be awarded along with a Pell Grant. Eligible students can receive amounts from $400.00 to $4,000 yearly and does not need to be repaid. Methods of payment are from individual school accounts and are given at least once per term or semester. Schools not using these time frames will pay at least twice yearly.

The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National Smart Grant)

Available to third and fourth year students, the National Smart Grant is designed for majors in mathematics, technology, engineering, critical foreign language, non-major single liberal arts programs, and physical, life or computer science. Awarded in addition to a Pell Grant, the National Smart Grant also requires that students be enrolled in the courses to complete the intended major with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Providing up to $4,000, the Smart Grant when combined with a Pell Grant cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Eligible students must fill the following requirements:

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program (TEACH)

Providing up to $4,000 in grants, the TEACH Grant is intended for those persuing an education degree and teaching in public or private schools that serve low-income students in high-needs fields. Requiring a four year committment as a full-time teacher, this grant does not need to be repaid unless the agreement is broken. Broken contracts result in full grant repayment. Eligible students must fill the following requirements:

The TEACH grant agreement is available online at the TEACH Grant website. If conditions are not met the grant must be repaid such as a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. The TEACH Grant agreement will ask the following from participants:

  • Teach in a high-need field.

    • High-need fields are as follows:

    Each individual Colorado college or university offers grants designed for students studying in specific areas. Sponsored through private donations, applications and guidelines are specific for each institution. For example, the Beverly Sears Graduate Student Grant is offered to those attending the University of Colorado at Boulder. Often funded through generous donations to honor a loved one or alumni, this grant supports research and the creative work of graduate students in all departments. By researching the list of options for Colorado college grants make the decision on which grant would best serve the need.


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