Use the sites below to search for additional financial assistance and scholarships not managed or administered by Colorado Mountain College.
FAFSA - Free Application for Student Aid. The United States government and the state of Colorado offer students a variety of types of financial support, including grants that do not have to be paid back.
Unigo - One of the top search engines for scholarship matching, Unigo helps you narrow down your scholarship search with their matching tool. With new featured scholarships daily, Unigo has a variety of scholarships for students to explore.
FastWeb - Search the internet for scholarships right for you. FastWeb is a free online scholarship search tool that allows you to search for scholarships that match your individual background, interests, and experience. FastWeb also offers assistance in career planning.
FinAid - Learn about financial aid and search the internet for scholarships. FinAid is another free site that answers questions about student financial aid and steers you toward scholarships that match your profile.
Non-CMC Scholarships
Total financial aid eligibility may be considered up to the student’s cost of attendance. Assistance that exceeds a student’s Cost of Attendance and at times need, may require adjustments to the student’s financial aid award package. In such instances, loans and work study will be reduced first then any other scholarship or grant for student’s overall financial aid package to remain within the cost of attendance limitation.
Outside scholarship checks received during fall term will be split equally between the fall and spring semesters. Outside scholarship checks received during spring will have the entire amount applied to the spring term. These processes apply, unless otherwise indicated in writing by the donor.
Outside scholarship funds will be credited to the CMC student account upon receipt, as long as the student is enrolled in at least 1 credit hour. CMC will not review Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or student’s degree seeking status unless a specified letter of eligibility criteria from the donor accompanies the check. The scholarship check will be returned to the donor if student is not enrolled.
In order for CMC to disclose any information that a third party may request, a signed Consent to Release Specific Confidential Information must be provided to the CMC financial aid office. If interested, this form may be requested by e-mailing finaid.coloradomtn.edu
Please mail any scholarships to: Colorado Mountain College ATTN: Financial Aid 802 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
When mailing any outside scholarships to CMC, please keep in mind:
Make the check out to "Colorado Mountain College", not the student
Include student information, i.e. first and last name, student ID number
Be aware of our payment deadline, which is typically 4 weeks prior to the start of each semester
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Below are various scholarship opportunities outside of Colorado Mountain College.
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Description
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All Allied Health Schools Scholarship(s)
Many allied health scholarships with varying deadlines.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this Scholarship Finder allows students to search through more than 8000 scholarships, fellowships, grants and other financial aid opportunities. Eligibility and deadlines vary based on individual opportunities.
Provides a $1,000 scholarship to a student whose parent is actively serving or previously served in the United Stated military. Eligibility requirements: enrolled at an accredited U.S. college; citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; minimum GPA of 3.0; student must be a child of a current or former military service member. Essay required: How do you intend to serve the public with your higher education and future career? Deadline for Spring 2024 scholarship is November 29, 2023.
The Dring Language Fellowship is intended to encourage young people to reach competency and fluency in any foreign language of their choice by providing up to $2,500 for language training, foreign travel and related expenses. It is available to any Routt County high school or college student or graduate.
The ERSF provides students from Eagle County, Colorado with financial assistance and mentorship, to help them attain the educational, personal, and professional skills needed to achieve their goals and give back to their community. The ERSF is an award for $2,800 to $5,000 per year for 2 years, for tuition and books.
One scholarship for $2,500 will be awarded twice a year to students who are pursuing a Biology or a related degree in Environmental Studies. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester each year. Students should submit a 700 – 1500 word essay that describes who you are, why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands.
The Guardian Scholars Program supports Colorado’s current and former foster youth as they pursue a post-secondary education. This program provides financial, social and life-skills support to foster youth who are currently enrolled, or will be enrolled, in an associate, bachelor, trade or certificate program from a public educational institution. Eligibility criteria:
•Applicants must have verifiable experience in the foster care system. At this time, we cannot accept individuals who have been adopted into our program.
•First time applicants must apply before their 26th birthday.
•Applicants must be residents of Colorado and plan to attend, or are currently attending a public Colorado institution (i.e. a community college, trade school, or 4-year university).
•Scholars must have a high school diploma or a GED before beginning their first semester of postsecondary education.
•Applicants must meet federal financial aid requirements and must qualify for the Pell Grant.
Interested candidates can complete the application through the Forward Steps website and submit it via email or mail. Priority consideration is given to applications received by May 31st, 2023; however, applications are accepted throughout the school year.
This scholarship is In Honor of Lindsey Sowles, an active 21-year old on the brink of an exciting future, whose passion for nurturing relationships and helping others led to an interest in nursing. Lindsey's Hope Nursing Scholarship Fund has been set up to keep her memory alive and to honor her life and legacy. This scholarship will be awarded based on merit, financial need and the availability of funds to candidates who are currently enrolled in a certified nursing program or are certified nurses seeking continuing education credits. The candidate must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA for all completed college courses, demonstrate a personal and active faith in Christ, and display a history of life activity that reflects love and compassion for others through their service for those in need. Recent transcripts and three references required. Applications accepted in December and June for attendance in Spring and Fall semester, respectively.
The Program for Continuing Education is a need-based grant program providing one-time financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families. The maximum grant is $3,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded based on funds available in the current year’s grant budget and applicants’ individual needs.
Application Procedure: If you are interested in applying for this grant, please contact Amy Evans at amyeart@gmail.com. Amy represents the local Breckenridge Chapter of P.E.O., and she will arrange an interview to explain the process and to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements. She will help you to navigate the steps required to apply for this grant.
Scholarship resource website designed to help students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year. Scholarship resources are always provided free of charge. Scholarship opportunities vary in eligibility requirements and deadlines.
