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:  

Red Rocks Community College FAFSA Help Sessions
May 7th: 10am-4pm
May 8th: 10am-2pm
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.