COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Statewide agency dedicated to aiding its citizens in attending post-secondary institutions and advocating for increased access to educational institutions.
Phone: (303) 866-2723
Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 – Denver, CO 80202
NOTE: Program availability and details change from time to time.
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Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
Amount: Tuition, on-campus room and board
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: 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.
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Applications available from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For more information, contact Margot Plotz – (303) 866-2723
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Colorado National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
Amount: Full tuition
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: National Guard members.
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Contact a National Guard recruiter or the state tuition assistance office at (303) 677-8913
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Colorado Diversity Grant
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: All minorities with demonstrated financial need
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Your college financial aid office for eligibility and application
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Colorado Nursing Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: Students intending to complete their nursing education and work in the state of Colorado
Majors/Fields of Study: Nursing
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education
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Colorado Part-time Grants
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: Students attending participating post-secondary institutions on a half-time basis
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education or your college financial aid office
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Colorado Student Grants (CSG)
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: Undergraduates with demonstrated financial need
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education or your college financial aid office
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Colorado Student Incentive Grants (CSIG)
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: Undergraduates with demonstrated financial need
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education or your college financial aid office
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Undergraduate Merit
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: Undergraduates with demonstrated superior scholarship as defined by college student is attending
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education or your college financial aid office
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Colorado Graduate Grants
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: Graduate students with demonstrated financial need
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education or your college financial aid office
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Colorado Graduate Fellowships
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
The Award Is: Renewable
Award Is Open To: Graduate students with demonstrated merit and financial need
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Colorado
Contact: Colorado Commission on Higher Education or your college financial aid office
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