Grant Eligibility
Grants are a form of financial aid that do not need to be repaid, making them one of the most desirable types of aid for students. They are typically awarded based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
The types and amounts of grant funding that students are awarded is based on:
- Financial need,
- Cost of attendance, and
- Enrollment status.
To be eligible for grants you must:
- Enrolled in an eligible degree,
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and
- Meet credit requirements to receive aid (credit requirements may vary).
Types of Grant Funding
Colorado State University provides various sources of grant funding, awarded based on a student’s individual financial need as determined by their FAFSA or CASFA, and the availability of funds for each grant.
| Award Name | Typical Award | Who's Eligible? | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Student Grant | Up to $5,000 | Undergraduate students, Colorado residents | Based on financial need and available funding |
| CSU RAM Grant | Up to $6,900 | Undergraduate students, Colorado residents | Based on financial need and available funding |
| Colorado Graduate Grant | $4,000 | Graduate students, Colorado residents | Based on financial need, available funding, and eligible major |
| CSU Tuition+ Promise (formerly CSU Tuition Assistance Grant) | Varies | Undergraduate students, Colorado residents | Based on financial need and available funding |
| Federal Pell Grant | $767-$7,395 | Undergraduate students who do not have a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, Colorado residents and non-residents | Based on financial need using federal formula [more information] |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,500 | Undergraduate students, Colorado residents, and non-residents | Based on financial need and available funding; highest financial need to financial aid applicants; must have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant; for more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education. |
Important Information Regarding Grant Funding
- Most types of financial aid are finalized based on your enrollment as of the course add/drop date.
- Institutional grant funding, such as the CSU RAM Grant and CSU Tuition+ Promise, is available exclusively to Colorado Resident students.
- Non-Resident students may qualify to petition for residency depending on their circumstances. For more information, please review the Residency Petition process through the Office of Financial Aid.
- In certain situations, students and their families may qualify for a Professional Judgment Appeal. This appeal can be submitted if there has been a significant change in the student’s or their immediate family’s income or financial situation. You can find more information about the appeal process here.
- Filing a Professional Judgment Appeal may increase your eligibility for additional financial aid, including institutional grants. To get started, we encourage you to watch the Professional Judgment Appeal Webinar on our website to help you navigate your financial aid process as soon as possible.
