Students

UCCS stands behind new students who would benefit from financial assistance. Learn more about financial aid at UCCS here. 

UCCS stands behind current students who would benefit from financial assistance. Learn more about financial aid here. 

UCCS offers a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs to assist students who would benefit from post-graduate education but need financial assistance. Such students are encouraged to apply for aid. 

Interested in summer financial aid? All you need to do is enroll in summer classes to be considered for UCCS Summer financial aid. 

UCCS has many financial aid options for DACA/ASSETS students. If you are a DACA/ASSET student in need of financial assistance, continue to this page. 

The Office of International Affairs offers a variety of faculty-led exchange, direct enrollment, and affiliate education abroad programs each semester. 

Federal and/or state financial aid is not available for international students; however, there are some other resources that may be helpful. 

Veterans benefits of any kind are tax-exempt and do not need to be reported to the IRS, but veterans' benefits are considered in the need-based financial aid process and must be reported on your FAFSA. 

As a UCCS student, you have the opportunity to enroll in Extended Studies courses that may offer you more flexible means to obtaining your education, such as on-line courses.