FINANCIAL AID

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Earning a college degree doesn’t have to mean graduating with a mountain of debt. It’s our mission to assist you in finding a financial aid package that makes it possible to obtain a degree. This road map will help you navigate the process.

EXPLORE YOUR AID OPTIONS

Your first step towards affording college is applying to UCCS and applying for federal student aid through the FAFSA process, which must be completed by March 1. This will set you on your path to being awarded aid and understanding your total bill.

FAFSA Code: 004509

To round out the full picture, we help our students obtain: • Grants • Scholarships • Educational Loans • Work Study • Student Employment

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

UCCS seeks to assist students searching for scholarship opportunities from both the university and outside scholarship providers. Scholarship deadlines are typically March 1, and students are encouraged to submit applications by Feb. 1.

CALCULATING AN AID PACKAGE

After you have filed your FAFSA, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) which will tell you your determined Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Your EFC and Your UCCS Financial Aid Cost of Attendance will determine the amount of financial aid you are eligible for.

uccs.edu/finaid/about-financial-aid/how-need-is-calculated

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A TRANSPARENT VIEW OF YOUR TOTAL BILL

It’s our mission to help you understand the real cost of a UCCS education. It’s at this step that we’ll lay out for you what your financial aid package is likely to cover in a financial aid notification of eligibility.

UCCS is a competitively priced university which still features top-notch and highly-ranked degree programs. We feel confident in the value of a University of Colorado degree, and after reviewing your total bill, we think you will, too.

AWARDS CREDITED TO YOUR BILL

All financial aid awards (excluding work-study) are credited to your UCCS student billing account, generally beginning the week prior to the start of each semester. Work-study funds are earned over the course of the academic year and are paid to you according to the University’s payroll schedule. You can always see your awards in your myUCCS portal.

uccs.edu/finaid

SCHOLARSHIPS

UCCS offers many scholarships and grants to qualified students. Many students may be surprised to find scholarships that are a perfect fit for their background and academic goals.

UCCS MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

UCCS awards academic merit scholarships at the point of admission for eligible first-year and transfer students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in high school and/or at prior institutions of higher education. Consideration is based on rigorous academic course work, strength of GPA, and SAT/ACT as applicable.

Chancellors Award: Eligible Colorado resident students receive $10,000 ($2,500 per year). Peak Scholarship: Eligible out-of-state residents receive up $25,000 ($6,250 per year) (*Students qualifying for WUE tuition rates are ineligible)

GROWING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT YOUR UCCS CAREER

As you work toward your degree, more scholarships become available to you. Our six colleges and schools offer an array of scholarships to students who have completed their freshmen year and beyond. In fact, in the 2018-19 academic year UCCS students received more than $3.1 million in scholarship funds.

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH

For an entire list of scholarships, as well as details on how to apply, learn more at:

uccs.edu/scholarships