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Colorado GEAR UP scholarships
Our program provides scholarships of varying amounts for qualifying students:
Colorado GEAR UP I grant
The GEAR UP I scholarship was awarded to eligible students who completed the Colorado GEAR UP I program.
Colorado GEAR UP II grant
The GEAR UP II scholarship was awarded to eligible students who completed the Colorado GEAR UP II program and graduated high school in 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014.
Colorado GEAR UP III grant
Coming soon!
* * Basic requirements for all GEAR UP scholarships * *
- File a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) each year
- Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF)
- Be a Colorado resident eligible for in-state tuition
- Complete all financial aid requirements at your school
Questions? Email GEAR UP Financial Aid Director Meghan Cave or call her at 303-862.3007.
FINANCIAL AID REMINDERS
- GEAR UP students must file a FAFSA to qualify for our scholarships. Here's how to file your FAFSA.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT
- www.FAFSA.ed.gov - All things related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- www.FINAID.org - Billed as the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools.
- www.STUDENTAID.ed.gov - The U.S. Department of Education's comprehensive site about financial aid for college. Includes information on loans.