Financial Aid & Scholarships

Paying for college can be a huge concern for students and parents--navigating FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), understanding the cost of attendance, applying for scholarships and more.  The following links will provide you with information and advice. Be sure to complete the FAFSA and complete all school financial aid forms in a timely manner. Contact the college financial aid office for the most up-to-date information.  

• Federal Student Aid - FAFSA -  https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

• Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid - https://studentaid.gov/resources

• Federal Aid Estimator - https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/ 

Scholarships are gifts. They don't need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.

Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate; and remember that you don't have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid.

There are many different sources to look for scholarships.  Always begin with the school you may be attending. Be sure to check the application deadlines. Other sources to look at for scholarships may include your bank, a place of employment and civic organizations.  Also check on the following websites for more scholarships:

• Unigo.com

• BigFuture.collegeboard.org

• The Denver Scholarship Foundation

• Bold Scholarships 

• Coca-Cola Scholarship - August 1st - October 2nd at 5pm Eastern Time 

• Daniels Fund Scholarship - September 15 through October 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm MT and typically takes students less than one hour to complete. 

• Heisman Student Athlete Scholarship - ask your coach to refer you! Then you will go to heismanscholarship.com to apply before the October 17, 2023 deadline.