CNCC offers a wide range of financial aid consisting of various Federal, State, and Institutional programs. CNCC requires students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet all other designated requirements to be considered for all of the following need-based aid programs. Where the aid program has the word “Colorado” in the title a student must be a resident of Colorado. These funds are provided by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado.
GRANTS (funds do not have to be repaid)
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is the Federal Government's largest student paid program and is the starting point for most students seeking financial assistance. Pell awards range from $200 to $5,350 for the academic year. A student must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours each term to receive a Federal PELL Grant. Students may apply for a Federal Pell grant until June 30, 2010 for the 2009-2010 award year. The grant can be awarded retroactively to students for successfully completed courses throughout the year provided the student is still enrolled. Eligibility is determined through the completion of the FAFSA. Student who have received a BS/BA degree are not eligible.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This grant ranges from $100 to $1,500 per academic year and is available to students with exceptional financial need who are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant. This need is demonstrated by an EFC of 300 or less. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours to be awarded this grant. The FSEOG may be renewed annually providing the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements. Eligibility is determined through the completion of the FAFSA.
Colorado Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (CLEAP)
This grant is available to students with a substantial financial need. State and federal funds are matched dollar for dollar in this grant, up to a maximum of $1,000 per year. The average award at CNCC is $800. Eligibility is limited to Colorado residents who are enrolled in six or more credit hours. Eligibility is determined through the completion of the FAFSA.
Colorado Student Grant (CSG)
This grant is available to students who are Colorado residents, demonstrate financial need, and are enrolled in six or more credit hours. To ensure that state need-based dollars are directed to eligible Colorado resident students who have the least ability to pay for their education; CCHE policy defines three funding levels. Using Expected Family Contribution, the institution will award need-based dollars to Level 1 applicants. Level 2 applicants will be considered after meeting the need of Level 1 applicants. Reasonable administrative practices, such as application deadlines, are recognized as realistic and appropriate.
Level 1: Students with least ability to pay
Students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between 0 and 150% of that required for a Federal Pell Grant. The minimum undergraduate award for this category of students is $850 or the maximum amount of unmet need, whichever is less. The maximum award is $5,000.
Level 2: Students with documented need and moderate ability to pay
Students with an EFC between 150% and 200% of that required for the minimum Federal Pell Grant award. Maximum award for this category of students is $2,500 or the maximum amount of unmet need, whichever is less.
Level 3: Students with documented need and average ability to pay
All other students who demonstrate financial need, as calculated by the federal methodology, may be awarded a maximum of $500.
Eligibility is determined through the completion of the FAFSA.
Colorado Governor’s Opportunity Scholarship (GOS)
State funds are awarded to provide financial support to low-income students by giving them an opportunity to attend institutions of higher learning. These funds are designed to change enrollment and graduation patterns and at the same time extend greater economic stability to low-income students. Recipients must be Colorado residents, have a financial need documented by a parental adjusted gross income of less than $28,300, have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of "0" or have a Parental contribution of "0" from the FAFSA need analysis. This program is limited to first-time college students who are enrolling full-time. Recipients will have work-study as a component of their award. They must also agree not to borrow student loans while receiving GOS. The amount of the scholarship will vary based on the cost of attendance and the amount of other financial aid the student receives.
CNCC offers a wide range of financial aid consisting of various Federal, State, and Institutional programs. CNCC requires students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet all other designated requirements to be considered for all of the following need-based aid programs. Where the aid program has the word “Colorado” in the title a student must be a resident of Colorado. These funds are provided by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado.
SCHOLARSHIPS (funds do not have to be repaid)
Students interested in scholarships and grants based solely on outstanding academic performance or special skills and interests, should obtain the appropriate applications from the CNCC website, or by contacting the Financial Aid Staff. The following is a list and short description of the different types of aid, grants and scholarships, available at CNCC.
Institutional Scholarships
CNCC Program Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship are selected on the basis of a completed application and quality of their essay describing college and career goals. Scholarships are awarded through the applicant’s stated academic or vocational program area. Eligibility criteria: a minimum GPA of 2.0 high school or college (whichever is most recent) or a GED. Annual Award: $200 to $1,000.
Renewable upon the completion of 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
CNCC Academic Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must graduate within the top 16% to 25% of their high school graduating class. Full-time attendance is required. Annual Award: $1,500.
Renewable upon the completion of 30 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
CNCC Presidential Honors Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must be either the Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their current high school graduating class. Full-time attendance is required. Annual Award: $2,000 plus an on-campus room.
Renewable upon the completion of 30 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.25.
CNCC Presidential Scholarship
Recipients of this scholarship must graduate within the top 15% of their current high school graduating class. Full-time attendance is required. Annual Award: $2,000.
Renewable upon the completion of 30 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Alumni Family Scholarship
Applicants must be a dependent of a CNCC graduate and attending CNCC for the first time. A minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or a GED is required. Full-time attendance is required. Annual award: $700. Non-renewable
First Generation Scholarship
Applicants must be the first member of their immediate family to attend college. A minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or a GED is required. Full-time attendance is required. Annual Award: $700. At least 75% of these awards are reserved for students demonstrating financial need.
Renewable upon the completion of 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
CNCC Athletic Grants
All athletic offers are made directly by the CNCC Athletic Department and may not exceed the cost of direct educational expenses. All athletes will be expected to:
· Complete the FAFSA application process for federal student aid
· Carry a minimum academic load of 12 credit hours per semester
· Maintain the grade point average as established in the institutional Standards of Progress
Students interested in Athletic Grants should contact the Director of Athletics or the head coach of the sport in which they wish to participate.
Special Note: All financial aid awards (scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study) are contingent upon availability of funds, matriculation at CNCC, and are subject to revision at any time.
Project PAVE (Promoting Alternatives to Violence through Education) is a non-profit organization that empowers youth to end the cycle of relationship violence. Project PAVE provides prevention education and counseling services to children, youth and families that have been impacted by relationship violence such as child and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and teen dating violence. www.projectpave.org
The average amount of the scholarship is $2,500 - $3,000. Approximately ten scholarships
will be awarded. Applicatioins due February 1st!
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 19, 2010.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
Colorado’s To and Through Scholarship
$600,000 to help students in Colorado get to and through college beginning January 1, 2010
The Colorado To and Through Scholarship is offered to help Colorado students access and complete higher educations. The scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning January 1, 2010. The first 250 eligible students will receive $2,500 to use toward their 2010-2011 higher education expenses.
Qualifications:
- Attend a non-profit, Colorado college full-time for the 2010-11 school year.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
- Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant.
- Complete the To and Through application, including submitting the Student Aid Report (SAR) to verify the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
- The first 250 qualified applicants will be awarded the scholarship. We will retain a pool of runners-up who will receive the scholarship if any of the original recipients do not fulfill the qualifications.
- Final eligibility will be determined by the student’s college or university in partnership with CollegeInvest.
CollegeInvest’s “The Gift of Education” Sweepstakes
- In recognition of our 30th Anniversary
- $1,000 529 College Savings Account from CollegeInvest each day, for seven days
- Monday December 14 through Sunday December 20, 2009
- Tell CollegeInvest about the worst gift you have ever received for your chance to win the best gift you can receive, The Gift of Education
- Register online at www.collegeinvestcontests.org/holiday
- Limit: one entry per person, per day (parent, child)
- Winning entries will be posted each day
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