Financial Aid for Extended Studies Programs

Eligible Programs

Currently there are several extended studies programs that are eligible for federal and state financial aid.
The programs that are eligible are:

Graduate School of Business Administration

• Masters Programs
  • Masters of Business Administration
• Certificate Programs
  • Certificate in Accounting
  • Certificate in Business Administration
  • Certificate in Finance
  • Certificate in Healthcare Administration
  • Certificate in Information Systems
  • Certificate in International Business
  • Certificate in Management
  • Certificate in Marketing
  • Certificate in Project Management
  • Certificate in Service Management
  • Certificate in Space Systems Management
  • Certificate in Technology Management

College of Education

• Masters Programs
  • Masters in Leadership
  • Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Masters in Special Education
• Certificate Programs
  • Certificate in Culturally Responsive Teaching, Leadership, and Counseling
  • Certificate in Early Literacy
  • Certificate in Gifted and Talented
  • Certificate in Instructional Technology
  • Certificate in Linguistically Diverse Education
  • Online Principal Licensure
  • Special Education Endorsement

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Masters of Engineering

Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences

• Masters of Science in Nursing
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice

School of Public Affairs

• Masters in Public Administration

In Order To Receive Financial Aid

• You must be admitted as a degree-seeking graduate student at UCCS.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Enroll in at least 3 credit hours of graduate level coursework.
• Complete your financial aid file.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• If you are interested in applying for a Federal Stafford Loan, click here for more information.

Ineligible Extended Studies Programs

If you are enrolled in an ineligible extended studies program, you may be eligible for an alternative student loan. For more information, visit the Alternative Student Loan page.

Additional Information

For further information regarding extended studies programs, please visit the UCCS Extended Studies Website:
http://www.uccs.edu/~extendedstudies/