College Opportunity Fund
Are you planning on attending a public or private college in the state of Colorado?
Signing up for this plan will reduce your tuition cost at most Colorado colleges.
Apply as early as 13 years old.
The COF (College Opportunity Fund) is a fund created by the Colorado Legislature to provide a way of distributing Colorado tax dollars to the colleges in Colorado, by creating a stipend for each resident undergraduate student who attends a participating college or university. There is no income qualification, and the students can be part-time or full-time. It is recommended that all students pre-register for this stipend, even before knowing if they will be attending a college in Colorado, and the instructions for registration are listed below. The stipend is paid on a per credit hour basis for up to 145 credit hours.
If you are a Colorado resident at least 13 years old, register for the Colorado College Opportunity Fund (COF).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The estimation of costs on websites for all colleges in Colorado INCLUDES the funding Colorado students receive through the COF. It's free to apply, and you must apply in order to receive the COF stipend, which is paid directly to the college or university.
Check the College Opportunity Fund website for current stipend amounts.