Financial Resources for Study Abroad
Federal and state financial aid and CMC grants and scholarships can be used on all approved study abroad programs
Most types of financial aid a student receives can be applied to a study abroad experience. Colorado Mountain College offers several programs to help you pay for your college education.
Campus study abroad scholarships
Please contact your Regional Development Officer from the CMC Foundation to ask about campus-specific study abroad scholarships.
- Aspen: Kristin Colon
- Leadville/Salida: Leslie Gamez
- Rifle: Lisa Girardot
- Roaring Fork Valley: Jeanne Golay
- Steamboat Springs: Diana Scherr
- Summit County: Stephanie Beste
- Vail Valley: Lisa Isom
Financial Aid and Scholarships
For a complete listing of CMC financial aid resources go to our Financial Aid pages.
- Apply to Study Abroad early and consider signing up for a Payment Plan.
- If you are a Colorado Resident, you may want to try College Invest.
Additional information about grants and scholarships for foreign study/travel can be accessed at the following websites:
- The Financial Aid Information Page - a free comprehensive, independent and objective guide to financial aid
- American Institute for Foreign Study - the purpose of AIFS International Scholarship is to promote international understanding through study abroad. The awards celebrate the founding nearly 35 years ago of the American Institute for Foreign Study, and must be used on applicable AIFS programs.
- Some students may be eligible for a Gillman Scholarship.
Donate to Study Abroad Scholarships
You can donate to our scholarship program for students studying abroad and help make life-changing experiences possible for those who may not otherwise be able to afford them.