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Roadrunners - APPLY FOR YOUR 2022-2023 AID NOW!
2022-2023 CASFA is here
Dreamers & International Students - Don't Wait! NEW - Colorado Application for Student Financial Aid is open.
2022-2023 General Scholarship Application is still open!
We work with all programs & offices to combine all scholarship opportunities in ONE application. There are 240+ opportunities
Fall 2022 Grant Opportunities
Helping you reach your goals is at the heart of MSU Denver’s mission, and accessibility is one of our core values. That is why we created the Roadrunner Promise, a commitment we make to our students who demonstrate financial need by having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 2400 or less on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid* (FAFSA). If you qualify for the Roadrunner Promise, MSU Denver will provide financial assistance to ensure you pay no tuition or mandatory fees.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have a 2400 or lower Expected Family Contribution (EFC) demonstrated by filing the FAFSA or CASFA
OR
- Be a first-time college student with a gross family income* of $60,000 or less beginning Fall 2022
And meet the following:
- Be a Colorado resident
- Be working on your first bachelor’s degree
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, complete the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA). The FAFSA or CASFA is due June 1st for the Fall 2022 semester.
- Complete all requirements for financial aid
- Be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more)
Note: The Roadrunner Promise covers up to 15 credits each semester, and you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for financial aid each term.
*Gross family income is defined as parent(s) adjusted gross income for dependent students, or student (and spouse) adjusted gross income for independent students.
Learn more about qualifying for the Roadrunner Promise by visiting our website.
Dean’s from the individuals schools/colleges have identified students with their programs to be recipients of this grant in order to support them on their path toward earning their degrees. MSU Denver is awarding selected students with a $1,000 Dean’s Grant if they’re registered for 12-or-more credits, or with a $500 Dean’s Grant if they’re registered for 9-11 credits. These grants will be a part of a student’s financial aid package this fall.
To take advantage of this opportunity, please complete these steps:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by June 1 if you are a US Citizen.
- Complete the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) by June 1 if you are a Dreamer or international student.
- Register for the Fall 2022 term.
The Indigenous & Native Peoples’ Grant is designed to provide funds for tuition and fees for undergraduate students who are Colorado residents and enrolled in one of 574 federally recognized Native nations. In the MSU Denver land acknowledgement, we identify this land as being the original home of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Nations, land that was frequently also inhabited by the Lakota, Ute, Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Shoshone and others. Just as we honor the Displaced Aurarians who were forcibly removed from their homes so that our campus could be built, we also honor the Indigenous and Native Peoples who first called this land home by fully funding their tuition and fees to undergraduate programs at MSU Denver.
The Indigenous and Native Peoples’ Grant will cover the student’s share of in-state tuition and fees for regular classes up to 15 credit hours per semester. Students are required to file either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and can utilize this award for their first bachelor’s degree or certificate.
To qualify, you must:
- Be a Colorado resident, including out-of-state students recently awarded residency status under the “Colorado American Indian Tribes In-state Tuition” legislation.
- Provide documentation of enrollment in a Federally-Recognized Native Nation.
- Be eligible for the College Opportunity Fund (COF).
- Be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree or certificate program at MSU Denver.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at MSU Denver.
- Complete this certification form and submit your documentation.
If you need additional assistance submitting your student aid application, please contact either the:
- Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) for assistance with the FAFSA
- Immigrant Services Program (ISP) for assistance with the CASFA
Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
What we do:
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists students in the following areas of their academic pursuits:
- Offer information on Cost of Attendance (COA) and aid offers.
- Help students understand the net cost of MSU with our Net Price Calculator.
- Offer scholarship opportunities & apply those to student accounts.
- Provide education on understanding, accepting and managing financial aid (this varies whether you are seeking undergraduate student financial aid or graduate student financial aid information).
- Provide education on debt management and repayment.
- Process FAFSAs – Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Process CASFAs – State aid application for non-FAFSA filers.
- Resolve aid-related holds on your student account.
- Manage SAP Appeals.
- Manage Income Appeals.
- Disburse financial aid and scholarships.
Undergraduate Students
Navigating the financial component of college can be difficult, let us walk you through it.
Graduate Students
You've been here before, but financial aid options are different as a graduate/professional student. Find out more!
Transfer Students
Transfer Student Aid Check ListFAFSA or CAFSA Help
CASFA Help
The Office of Immigrant Services provides assistance to students completing the CASFA application. Immigrant Services are available to help MSU Denver students and families one-on-one with completing their aid applications via virtual appointments.
FAFSA Help
We are excited to partner with the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) in delivering financial aid services to our students. You can schedule a virtual FAFSA appointment with a EOC representative that can support MSU Denver students and families one-on-one with completing their aid applications via virtual appointments.
- Contact the EOC by phone at: 303-352-8746
- Or email [email protected]
COVID-19 Relief & Resources
COVID Resources & Reporting
Safe Return
See MSU Denver's plan to return to campus & explore student resources
Additional Emergency Relief Grant
The Student Care Center has opened applications for funds related to the Additional Relief Grant beginning Dec 10th, 2021 & will close on March 1, 2022
Student Care CenterCost of Attendance (COA)
Cost of Attendance (COA), also known as the students Budget, is determined by our office by using State of Colorado guidelines and federal regulations.
Learn more about COACampus Student Resources
Health Insurance Waiver
Students registered for 9+ credits who have active health insurance should submit an opt-out waiver EVERY Fall and Spring semester or be responsible for the health insurance charge on their bill.
Health Insurance Waiver
Student Care Center
The Student Care Center opened in the Fall of 2019 and houses MSU Denver’s case management services. The Student Care Center provides holistic, non-clinical case management support to MSU Denver Students who are facing challenging life circumstances that may prevent them from otherwise pursuing their educational goal.
Student Care Center
Veteran & Military Student Services
Veteran and Military Student Services is appreciative of your service to our country and is happy to assist you with your transition and continuous stay at MSU Denver.
Veteran and Military Student Services
Tutoring Program
The MSU Denver Tutoring Program supports all MSU Denver students by offering free, one-on-one, and group tutoring sessions in a variety of subjects. Our program is not just for students having difficulties with course material but also for those looking to better excel in their academic pursuits.
More about Tutoring
Access Center
The Access Center strives to provide and promote a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities.
More about Access Center
MSU Denver Writing Center
The MSU Denver Writing Center can help with any writing assignment, in any stage of the writing process. Assignments could include summary/response papers, journals, case studies, research projects, collaborative projects, digital projects, resumes, applications, presentations, and more!
More about Writing CenterWho We Are
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships reports to and works closely with the Office of Enrollment Management as well as Office of Registrar, Office of Bursar and schools and colleges to position MSU Denver as the most affordable option in the state of Colorado.
Contact Us!
We are here to help!
Whether you're not finding the necessary info on this web page or would rather get in touch with a human, feel free to call or email us.
Physical Location & Address:
Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB), Suite 130
890 Auraria Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-556-8593
Fax: 720-778-5833
Email: [email protected]
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: Call Center opens at 9am!
Mailing Address:
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Campus Box 2, PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217