FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID: FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the form students and families will need to fill out to determine eligibility for federal, state and/or college financial aid.
NEED HELP TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA:
All Things Financial Aid and FAFSA: Virtual event hosted by Red Rocks Community College
Sept. 28th; 5:30 - 7:00pm
Register here
FAFSA Completion Support: at Red Rocks Community College
Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, or Dec. 11th between 10:00am and 2:00pm
In person
No registration required
Education Opportunity Center
Virtual FAFSA Assistance
The Parent's Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA Form
Homeroom: Blog post by the U.S. Department of Education
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY FUND: COF
The College Opportunity Fund is a trust fund created by the Colorado Legislature that provides a tuition stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The stipend pays a portion of total in-state tuition when students attend a participationg college.
WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE: WUE
The Western Undergraduate Exchange is an agreement among 16 member states and territories through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident savings for Western students.
COLLEGEBOARD: CSS PROFILE
An online application that collects information used by some colleges and universities to award financial aid from sources outside the federal government.
COLORADO APPLICATION FOR STATE FINACIAL AID: CASFA
An online application that allows Colorado ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow) students to apply for state financial aid and for students who do not have lawful immigration status to apply for institutional aid.
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS: CAFAA
Financial aid toolkit with information and resources including an extensive video series with short videos covering FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants, Loans, and much more.
HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES: The HEFAR Group
A non-profit company with a mission to help make college more affordable for everyone.