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UCCS Financial Aid

UCCS Financial Aid understands paying for college can be an intimidating process. The Office of Financial aid works to provide a variety of financial aid options for UCCS students. Financial Aid Counselors are available for scheduled or walk-in appointments to discuss student financial aid. For more information please visit the Financial Aid website at www.uccs.edu/finaid or call (719)262-3460.


FAFSA- Each student needs to submit the FAFSA form by March 1st for fall enrollment. The form is available the first week of January each year. The FAFSA form evaluates family income, need and contribution to your education and indicates how much the student is eligible in student loans, grants, or work study. Visit the FAFSA Website:  www.fafsa.ed.gov

UCCS Scholarships-  The UCCS scholarship application is available on-line during the first week of January each year. To access the online application visit http://finaidse.uccs.edu/.   Scholarships vary from merit based, to community involvement, financial need, athletic scholarships, automatic scholarships, ethnicity based and many others.

Private Scholarships- Many companies, organizations, and charities offer student scholarships it simply takes some research.

 

Tuition and Fees

For information on tuition and fees you can contact the Bursars Office by phone at (719) 262-3391 or visit their website at: http://www.uccs.edu/~bursar/pages/tuition.shtml

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Scholarships

The UCCS scholarship application is available on-line during the first week of January each year. To access the online application visit http://finaidse.uccs.edu/.  

Scholarships vary from merit based, to community involvement, financial need, athletic scholarships, automatic scholarships, ethnicity based and many others.

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Student Employment

Seans Place

Sean’s Place is the computerized Student Employment Assistance network that connects students with jobs, either on-campus or off-campus work, and work study and non-work study jobs. The UCCS campus provides dozens of on-campus jobs varying from food services to the El Pomar Library to many of the administrative offices. Working on campus is ideal for students, because UCCS employers understand their student employees are “students” first.  The Office of Student Employment also works with local businesses to post area jobs. Visit Sean's Place.

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Western Undergraduate Exchange

What is WUE?

"WUE" stands for Western Undergraduate Exchange. WUE offers eligible undergraduate students from western states the chance to attend UCCS at a discounted rate! WUE students pay 150% of the in-state tuition rate instead of the full out-of-state tuition rate.

How do I get WUE?

When applying to UCCS, prominently mark on your application "WUE". If you are using our online application, note this in the essay section. Applicants selected for WUE participation must meet the University's criteria for assured admission.

What if I have questions about WUE?

For more information or if you have questions, contact the UCCS Office of Admissions and Records at 800-990-8227 ext.3383 or via e-mail at admrec@uccs.edu

What is the WUE tuition??

2007-2008 Estimated Costs (Full Year)
In-State: $6,310 **
WUE: $13,010
Non-Resident: $16,420

Fee’s per year: $886
Room & Board: $6,898-8,746

Who is Eligible for WUE?

Students from...
Alaska
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oragon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming

*Students of the Beth-El College of Nursing are not eligible to receive the WUE tuition rate.
** After the College Opportunity Fund stipend for Colorado residents

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