Financial Aid

COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY TOOLKIT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES


FINANCIAL AID OFFER REVIEW:
Red Rocks Community College
Wednesday, March 27th, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Open to all Jeffco families



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. 
Education Opportunity Center Virtual FAFSA Assistance
HelpNow: Jefferson County Public Library card required Live tutors available to help families fill out the FAFSA Once logged in, click on "Live Tutoring" on the left side of the screen and then choose FAFSA assistance from the drop-down menu 

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 participating 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. 

uAspire:
An organization focused on improving the economic mobility of underrepresented students by creating financial solutions to diverse postsecondary pathways. Click on their name above for information on a FAFSA Walkthrough session, Scholarship Basics & Tips, Understanding Financial Aid Offers. 
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