Financial Aid
INVEST
IN YOUR
Future
Getting Started
Explore the essential steps to secure your financial aid from completing your FAFSA to understanding your aid package and maintaining your eligibility throughout your academic journey.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Learn about the criteria for financial aid eligibility including maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and how withdrawing from the university can impact your aid.
Loans
Explore your loan options including federal and institutional loans for undergraduate and graduate students, loan limits, application processes, repayment plans, and how to cancel or defer your loans.
Grants
Learn about the different types of grant funding available including eligibility criteria and how grants can help cover your educational costs without the need for repayment.
Scholarships
Explore various scholarship opportunities including first-year, transfer, and international scholarships, as well as helpful resources and application tips to maximize your funding.
Student Employment
Discover student employment opportunities including work-study and hourly positions, and access resources for both students and employers to help you navigate the job search process.
Special Populations
Find financial aid resources tailored to special populations including distance learners, military-connected students, education abroad participants, and immigrant, DACA, and ASSET students.
Resources and Tools
Access essential resources and tools including FERPA consent, financial aid guides, FAFSA assistance, and key policies to help you navigate the financial aid process.
IMPORTANT DATES
Colorado State University is Committed to Student Cost Transparency
CSU is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer. Financial aid offers will be available in RAMweb for students to view. Once a student’s offer has been generated, an e-mail will be sent to the student’s CSU email, stating the offer is available to be viewed.
