Colorado Student Grant (Need-Based Aid)

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State need-based grant for Colorado residents attending participating in-state colleges, with awards based on financial need determined by the FAFSA. Serves income-eligible Colorado residents at public and participating private institutions. File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov and list a Colorado school; your college financial aid office will package the grant. Have ready Social Security numbers, prior-year tax returns, and any household untaxed income records.

Contact & Details

Address: Apply through FAFSA

Phone: 303-862-3001

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