Grants

Unlike a loan, a grant does not have to be repaid. Grants will be credited to your account automatically after you have enrolled in the correct number of credit hours to coincide with your award status.

Federal Pell Grant (PELL):
3-12 credit hours required. Funds are available to students demonstrating financial need according to federal regulation.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG):
12 credits required. Funds for this grant are extremely limited and are awarded to students with exceptional need.

Academic Competitive Grant (ACG)
12 credits required. Federal funds made available to Pell recipients, U. S. citizens. Must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study and be enrolled in at least a two-year academic program.

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
12 credits required. Federal funds made availble to Pell recipients, U. S. citizens in the 3rd or 4th academic year in an eligible major.

Colorado Student Grant (CSG):
12 credits required. State funds made available to Colorado residents with documented financial need. Funds are provided by the generosity of the Colorado General Assembly.