Alert: The Plaza Building will remain closed through Jan. 20, 2025.
The Plaza Building will remain closed through Jan. 20, 2025. The Health Center is operating in a modified capacity. Call 303-615-9999 for appointment information during operating hours. Reminder, the Health Center is closed for the winter break Dec. 24 - Jan. 1.
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Grants
Grants are a type of financial aid award that you don’t need to repay. Students must be enrolled at least half-time to receive the grant unless specified.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
- Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
- In order for CU Denver to determine your eligibility for the TEACH Grant, complete the Federal TEACH Grant Interest form located on our forms page under miscellaneous forms.
- In order for CU Denver to determine your eligibility for the TEACH Grant, complete the Federal TEACH Grant Interest form located on our forms page under miscellaneous forms.
State Grants
- Colorado Student Grant - Awarded to eligible undergraduate students who are Colorado residents with documented financial need as demonstrated through the FAFSA, awarded by CU Denver and funded by the Colorado General Assembly. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to receive this award. Students awards are limited to $5,000 annually and dependent on enrollment status.
- Colorado Graduate Grant - Awarded to eligible graduate/professional students who are Colorado residents with documented financial need as demonstrated through the FAFSA, awarded by CU Denver and funded by the Colorado General Assembly. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of four (4) credit hours to receive this award. Student awards are dependent on enrollment status and limited by funding allocation.
Institutional Grants
- University Need Grant - Awarded to eligible Colorado Resident CU Denver undergraduate students with documented financial need as demonstrated through the FAFSA. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to receive the University Need Grant.
- Lynx Grant - Awarded to eligible Colorado Resident CU Denver undergraduate students with documented financial need as demonstrated through the FAFSA. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to receive the Lynx Grant.
Please note: The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Colorado Graduate Grant, Colorado Student Grant, University Need Grant, and Lynx Grant are offered based on funding availability and are not guaranteed. Complete your financial aid application and any requested documentation as early as possible to be considered for the best funding available.