Financial Aid
Here to Help
We are here to help you find financial aid options so you may afford an invaluable educational experience and receive an essential degree. There are many different aid options, but the key to getting aid is applying early. If you need help navigating and applying for the different aid options you are eligible for, please contact us.
When it comes to funding your education as a transfer student, consider all these different options, then contact an advisor for more guidance:
- Federal Student Aid
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Stipends
- Educational Loans
- Work-Study Opportunities
- Student Employment
Find initial financing via the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Easily apply for federal student aid online using the UCCS FAFSA Code (004509). This application must be completed by the priority deadline of March 1 of each academic year. Apply today.
After you have filed your FAFSA, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR), which details your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and your UCCS Financial Aid Cost of Attendance. Calculate now.
Educational loans are borrowed money that can be used to pay for educational expenses but can be paid back over time. There are four types of primary Educational Loans: Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Plus Loans, and Private Loans. Read more about the differences in loans here.
Are you searching for scholarships from both the university and beyond? We are here to help. Common scholarships include:
- Automatic scholarships:
- * Chancellor's Award
- * Peak scholarship
- Scholarships to apply for:
- * Reicher Scholarship
- * Kane Scholarships
- * Karen Possehl
- * Nontraditional Student Scholarship
Grants are a form of gifted aid that is automatically awarded to students who meet certain eligibility requirements based on their FAFSA submission. Common grants include Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Learn more about grants here.
If you are an in-state student going to school in Colorado, you are eligible for College Opportunity Fund stipend money. To receive the stipend, a student must apply for and authorize the use of the stipend at their respective institution. The stipend replaces traditional direct legislative appropriations to the state’s colleges and universities. Without the stipend, a student is responsible for the full amount of tuition which equals in-state tuition plus the stipend amount. The goal of the COF program is to bring awareness to Colorado resident students that state funds exist to help finance their college education and improve access with a particular emphasis on higher education/K-12 linkages and strengthening accountability.
Important Financial Aid considerations
Loans must be paid back
Students enrolling at UCCS are responsible for full payment of tuition and fees. Students should be prepared to pay their bills in full. If that is not possible, do not ignore the debt. Always make sure Student Debt Management (SDM) knows your current address and phone number, even if you don't think you will be returning to campus. Your ability to secure financing in the future may be adversely affected. Call Student Debt Management (719-255-3391) immediately to discuss payment options.
The best way to pay
Set up a manageable, recurring repayment plan through the Bursar’s office to help you avoid interest charges and pay back your loan over time. If you do not pay back your loan over time, you will have a past-due balance, which will affect your ability to be a student, get future financial aid, and even request transcripts. Contact Financial Aid to learn more.
How to pay your bill
You may complete a one-time payment or enroll in a payment plan through the Bursar’s office or online, via your myUCCS Portal account. Enrolling in a payment plan requires a $40 fee for every enrollment. Students must re-enroll in a payment plan every semester. Accepted payment methods include an “e-check” Automatic Bank Payment (ACH), credit card, and debit card. Find more information on the Bursar website or contact the office today.
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Investing in yourself
The median salary for a UCCS alum just one year after graduating with a Bachelor's degree is greater than $37,700, which is higher than the median salary among all Colorado institutions. That median salary only grows over time. After 10 years, the median salary for UCCS graduates with a Bachelor's degree is greater than $58,700.