Renewable Online Student Scholarships
Fully online students can earn up to $1,000 each fall and spring based on your credit load. No separate application. Not need based.
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MSU Denver Online offers more than 30 HLC-accredited fully online degree programs from a public university. Every student gets free success coaching and 24/7 tutoring. Made for working adults, transfer students, and veterans in Colorado.
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Why Earn Your Degree Online at MSU Denver
If you have a job, kids, a schedule that does not bend, or a first try at college that did not go the way you hoped, an online degree at MSU Denver is built for you. It is the same degree taught by the same faculty, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, so the flexibility never costs you credibility.
MSU Denver is a designated Career Connected Campus, a recognition from the Colorado Department of Higher Education for universities that build career readiness directly into the education itself, not as an afterthought at graduation. For you, that means your coursework connects to real career outcomes, and that includes online students, who have the same access to the Classroom to Career Hub and career support as students on campus.
More than half of our undergraduates are the first in their family to attend college, and when you enroll online, you are a Roadrunner, with the same access to faculty, coaching, and support as any student on campus.
- 59% of students receive scholarships and grants, totaling more than $97 million a year
- 31% of students pay no tuition at all, covered by scholarships and grants
- 45% of Roadrunners graduate debt free
- 91% of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months
- 77% of alumni stay and build their careers in Colorado
- Fully online students can earn a dedicated scholarship of up to $1,000 each fall and spring based on credit load. See the Online Learning Scholarship
Every online student is also assigned a success coach and gets free 24/7 tutoring, so flexibility never means going it alone.
Financial Aid to Make Your Online Degree Affordable
Online doesn't mean paying more. Most MSU Denver students get help with the cost, including aid built only for online learners.
MSU Denver Scholarships
Hundreds of privately funded scholarships awarded every year on need, merit, and academic achievement.
The Roadrunner Promise
If you qualify, the Roadrunner Promise covers the your share of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for up to 15 credits.
The Colorado Promise Tax Credit
Colorado Promise is a state tax credit for students who attend public institutions and have family incomes of $90,000 or less.
How Online Classes Work at MSU Denver?
Most MSU Denver online classes are asynchronous, which means there are no set meeting times. You watch lectures, do the work, and complete assignments on your own schedule, fitting your coursework around your job, your family, and the rest of your life. Classes run on weekly deadlines that keep you from falling behind. MSU Denver is a semester-based university, so your online classes follow the same fall and spring calendar as the rest of campus.
You do not have to be an online major to take online classes. Most MSU Denver students take at least one, whether they are fully online, hybrid, or mostly on campus. Online learning here is a normal part of how students earn their degree, not a separate track.
Looking to move faster? Our accelerated online classes let you finish general education requirements in a condensed format, either a two-week Winterim or an eight-week session, taught by MSU Denver faculty for full MSU Denver credit. Explore accelerated and Winterim offerings.
Apply to MSU Denver Online as a New, Transfer, or Returning Student
You can start fresh, transfer credits in from another college, or pick up a degree you began here years ago. Many programs offer credit for work and life experience and transfer credits are accepted from any regionally accredited university and all Colorado community colleges. When you major in a fully online program, you are automatically eligible for up to $1,000 per semester in scholarship money to help cover tuition while you finish your degree. Talk to an enrollment specialist before you apply if you want help mapping credits or finding scholarships you qualify for.
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A Fully Supported Student Experience
Learning online should never mean learning alone. Every MSU Denver online student works with a dedicated Student Success Coach, someone whose job is to help you set goals, manage your time, work through obstacles, and connect you to the right resources before a small problem becomes a big one. Your coach is not a generic help line. They are a person invested to your success, start to finish.
Online students have access to: free 24/7 online tutoring, online library and research support, writing help, counseling, accessibility services, and veteran and military support. The support on-campus students rely on is built to reach you online too. Online is not a lesser version of MSU Denver. It is MSU Denver, delivered where you are.
Career Connected Education and Resources
Our Classroom to Career (C2) Hub is here for online students! Get help finding jobs and internships, building your resume, practicing interviews, and connecting with employers, whether you come to campus or never set foot on it. The same career support on-campus students receive is available to you online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. MSU Denver’s 100% online programs are designed so students can complete their required degree components online. Some programs may also have hybrid options, but fully online programs are listed separately from hybrid options.
It depends on the class. Most online classes are asynchronous, which means they do not require scheduled live meetings. Some are synchronous, which means they are still online but meet virtually at scheduled times.
Yes. Online students can take as many or as few credits as they choose. To qualify for financial aid, students generally need to register for at least 6 credits each semester.
No. MSU Denver says students in online programs do not need to come to campus for exams. Some exams are offered virtually, and some may require proctoring arranged with the instructor.
Yes. MSU Denver is one of the top transfer destinations in Colorado. MSU Denver has standing agreements to make transferring from any Colorado Community College or University easy. Credits from accredited institutions outside the state are widely transferable to MSU Denver too.
Yes. Eligible students in fully online undergraduate majors or for-credit online certificates can receive the Online Learning Scholarship in fall and spring. Awards are based on online credit load: $1,000 for 12 or more online credits, $750 for 9 to 11 online credits and $500 for 6 to 8 online credits, subject to available funding. There is no separate application for this scholarship.
MSU Denver Online gives students a public university path to an online degree, with strong value for Colorado residents. For 2025-2026, estimated tuition and fees for a Colorado resident taking 12 undergraduate credits are $4,703.36 per semester with the College Opportunity Fund (COF). Affordability can go further with scholarships and grants: the average annual out-of-pocket cost of tuition and fees for in-state undergraduates is $2,428, 31% of students pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants, and eligible fully online students may qualify for the Online Learning Scholarship of up to $1,000 per semester.
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is a stipend for eligible undergraduate Colorado residents that pays part of in-state tuition. For 2025-2026, the 12-credit resident tuition example shows COF reducing tuition by $1,392 for the semester. To receive COF, you need to apply for the stipend and authorize it after registering for classes.
Yes. Online programs are designed for students balancing school with work, family and other responsibilities. Online students can take as many or as few credits as they choose, though students who want to qualify for financial aid generally need at least 6 credits each semester. Some online classes have no required meeting times, while others meet virtually at scheduled times.
You are not on your own. Online students have access to dedicated Online Student Success Coaches who help with goal setting, time management, organization, online learning strategies, study skills, campus and personal resources, stress management and wellness. Online students can also use free 24/7 on-demand tutoring.
No. Your diploma will state that you are a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver and include your degree title, such as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. It will not say that you studied online. Online classes have the same quality and curriculum as in-person classes, and online programs and the university are accredited regardless of delivery format.