Affordability Overview
From CC
Life is full of challenges. Navigating financial aid at Colorado College doesn’t need to be one of them.
Here are three things to know about our commitment to making CC affordable.
1. We meet 100% of full demonstrated need.
Our goal is to make CC affordable to all admitted students who apply for assistance on time. We review every financial aid application individually.
2. This is a partnership. We view financial aid as a collaborative effort between students, parents, and the College. Help us help you! We offer advice on budgeting, parent loans, and other financial options for all families, and welcome students and parents to schedule an appointment.
3. Colorado College may be more affordable than you think.
Many families afford CC through a combination of grants, modest loans, student work, and family resources. We recommend beginning with our Net Price Calculator for a custom estimate of your potential costs and aid.
Scholarships Overview
From CC
Colorado College focuses much of its budget on meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Therefore, we offer a limited number of merit scholarships. Every year, CC accepts academically accomplished applicants who encompass a wide variety of interests, talents and backgrounds. All students admitted to CC have demonstrated their academic excellence.
All merit scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admission. Because of limited funding for merit-based aid, very few admitted students are awarded these scholarships.
Costs
The sticker price at Colorado College is $91,154. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of attendance can vary from year to year and typically it will rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated every year to take any price increases, as well as any changes in your financial situation, into account.
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Colorado College Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at Colorado College need to submit both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA), as well as the CSS Profile.
The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for Colorado College is 001347 and the CSS Profile Code is 4072.
It should be noted that while the FAFSA is free, the CSS Profile does require an application fee. However, students can qualify for a CSS Profile application fee waiver if the cost will present a financial hardship for the students’ family.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA or the CSS Profile, check out these resources:
Colorado College Questbridge Scholarships
Colorado College is a member of Questbridge, which is a prestigious scholarship program that supports high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Students who are “matched” to Colorado College through Questbridge receive a four year, full ride scholarship to the school. If you are interested in learning more about Questbridge, you can check out our Questbridge Scholarship guide.
Colorado College’s 100% Need-Met Guarantee
Colorado College has committed to meeting 100% of applicants’ financial needs. They determine your financial need using the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile, and will ensure that your financial aid package covers any costs you cannot pay.
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Pell Grants at Colorado College
17% of students at Colorado College receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Colorado College.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
Colorado College students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:
Colorado College Financial Aid Resources
If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at Colorado College or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!
Here’s how you can get in touch:
- Website: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/financialaid/
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 719-389-6651