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Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to completion. Finish what you started with MSU Denver.

If accepted, MSU Denver’s Finish What You Started (FWYS) program will provide you personal, professional, academic, and financial support as you complete your academic journey.

Support includes but is not limited to:

$1000 your each semester enrolled
A dedicated staff member to help navigate your college experience
A network of community and helpful resources as you complete your degree

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Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible for this scholarship if you:

Are a resident of Colorado or classified as a resident for tuition purposes (ASSET students are eligible)
Must graduate by Spring 2026
*See below for suggested credit hour completion by academic year to be on track to meet the deadline
Has not earned a degree (including Associate and Bachelor degrees)
Have been out of college for at least two semesters (summer included) immediately prior to re-enrolling
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA while in the program
Have experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic (including but not limited to: rent/housing increase; wages/hours decrease; increased food or housing insecurity, etc…)
Completed/will complete the 2022 FAFSA or CASFA and have a Completed financial aid file
Complete any and all additional requirements requested by FWYS COSI staff by agreed upon dates
Have a desire to finish what you started – your college degree!

We will continue to accept Finish What You Started applications for admitted students for the Spring 2023 semester until April 15th.

*Credit Hour Threshold by Academic Year:
2023-2024: 60 credit hours
2024-2025: 90 credit hours
2025-2026: Must be within 1-2 semesters of graduation

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Interested in FWYS? YOUR NEXT STEPS:

1. Start Your Application

Apply to MSU Denver and receive more information about the FWYS program.

Apply to MSU Denver

2. Apply to FWYS

Already a student? Request an application or refer a student today!

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3. Refer a Student

Are you a faculty or staff member who knows a student returning to school? Refer them to our program today!

Refer a Student

After 50 years, Travis Broxton is finishing his college experience and graduating from MSU Denver. Nov. 12, 2021. Photo by Sara Hertwig

“Most of my classmates are 50 years younger than I am, so it’s great to see all their ideas and creativity… This has taken a long time, but we’re finally crossing the finish line and it’s very fulfilling to do that.”

Travis Broxton completed his degree as a Roadrunner more than 50 years after his first college class. Read about his journey in MSU Denver’s newsroom, RED.

Travis Broxton

Roadrunner Graduate