Financial Information
Applying for Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply for grants, loans, workstudy - FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
Create your FSA ID
Grants
Financial Aid Options for Undocumented Students
Colorado Application for State Financial Aid
In 2019, the General Assembly passed H.B. 19-1196, Financial Aid For Students With In-state Tuition, which allows state aid to be awarded to students who do not have lawful immigration status but have resided in the state for at least three years before graduating from a Colorado high school or passing a high school equivalency exam.
The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is the application by which students that meet the qualifications can apply for this aid. Students who do not have lawful immigration status and who do not meet the qualifications listed above are also encouraged to apply for institutional aid using the CASFA. Students who are eligible for Federal Title IV aid by completing the FAFSA should not complete the CAFSA.
CAFSA Application Website
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Applying for Financial Aid
Current Scholarships:
Collegeboard Opportunity Scholarship: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Bright Futures Grant: https://www.brightfuturesco.com/
QuestBridge https://www.questbridge.org/
Daniel’s Fund Scholarship: https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/daniels-scholarship-program/overview
Boettcher Foundation Scholarship: https://boettcherfoundation.org/colorado-scholarships/
Sallie Mae https://www.salliemae.com/student-loans/
Guide to Financial Aid https://finaid.org/scholarships/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply for grants, loans, workstudy - FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
Create your FSA ID
Grants
- As long as you follow the guidelines of the grants you will not be required to repay this money.
- Grants are awarded based on a student’s financial need.
- Need is determined by the Department of Education by using information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Free money for your education.
- You must compete for the money and apply for each scholarship individually.
- Recognizes academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, goals and aspirations.
- Scholarships can be found through the college/university, non-profit organizations, personal/family network, employers, local/regional/national businesses, church or congregation.
- Visit our scholarships link Scholarships (ftluptonweldre8.com) for a full list of scholarships and search guides.
- To qualify, students MUST apply for FAFSA and indicate their interest on the application.
- Apply early! Workstudy money does run out.
- Purpose
- Flexible schedule with employer
- Work on-campus. Meet new people
- Regular paychecks every 2 weeks!
- Work between 10 and 20 hours a week
- To apply, student MUST file FAFSA
- Loans must be repaid with interest.
- Repayment begins after the student graduates or is no longer enrolled in college.
- BORROW ONLY WHAT YOU NEED! Look at your budget and determine how much you really need for school. You can always borrow less money than what is offered.
- Types of Loans
- Subsidized loans - Student borrows money. No interest, no payments, while you are enrolled in classes.
- Unsubsidized loans - Student borrows money. Interest accumulates but no payments are required while you are enrolled in classes.
- Parent plus loans- Parent borrows money. Interest and payments begin 60 days after completing paperwork. Credit check required.
- Private loans - Student or parent borrows money. Interest rate is based on your credit check. This money is borrowed from a bank.
Financial Aid Options for Undocumented Students
Colorado Application for State Financial Aid
In 2019, the General Assembly passed H.B. 19-1196, Financial Aid For Students With In-state Tuition, which allows state aid to be awarded to students who do not have lawful immigration status but have resided in the state for at least three years before graduating from a Colorado high school or passing a high school equivalency exam.
The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is the application by which students that meet the qualifications can apply for this aid. Students who do not have lawful immigration status and who do not meet the qualifications listed above are also encouraged to apply for institutional aid using the CASFA. Students who are eligible for Federal Title IV aid by completing the FAFSA should not complete the CAFSA.
CAFSA Application Website
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
- Together We Dream Scholarship - Scholarships - TheDream.Us
- Latin American Educational Foundation - Latin American Educational Foundation - LAEF Scholarship
- Quest Bridge - QuestBridge | National College Match
- Keeping the Dream Alive Scholarships.pdf (squarespace.com)
Applying for Financial Aid
Current Scholarships:
Collegeboard Opportunity Scholarship: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Bright Futures Grant: https://www.brightfuturesco.com/
QuestBridge https://www.questbridge.org/
Daniel’s Fund Scholarship: https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/daniels-scholarship-program/overview
Boettcher Foundation Scholarship: https://boettcherfoundation.org/colorado-scholarships/
Sallie Mae https://www.salliemae.com/student-loans/
Guide to Financial Aid https://finaid.org/scholarships/
