Financial Aid
Master's/Certificate Financial Aid
To be eligible for financial aid, graduate certificate and master's students must be enrolled in a minimum of four credit hours per quarter. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.
Financing your college education can be a challenge, so University College is here to guide you through the process. Get the most out of your DU experience by taking advantage of financial aid options. Visit the Financial Aid office, which has specific information for graduate aid at University College. You can review the types of financial aid available and learn how to apply.
For detailed information on applying for financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.
1. Apply for admission.
2. Apply for a US Department of Education PIN.
3. Complete the FAFSA.
4. Accept your financial aid award on webCentral.
5. Complete the Entrance Counseling and promissory note at www.studentloans.gov using the same PIN as the FAFSA.
6. The Office of Financial Aid will contact students for additional documentation and/or information if required (such as Institutional Verification form, or tax returns.)
Bachelor's Financial Aid
To be eligible for financial aid, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of eight credit hours per quarter. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.
We know that financing your college education can be daunting, and we're here to guide you through the process so you can focus on getting the most from your experience at DU. Visit the Financial Aid office, which has specific information for undergraduate aid at University College. You can review the types of aid available and learn how to apply for aid.
Bachelor of Arts Completion Scholarships
All students who apply for admission to the University College Bachelor of Arts Completion Program (BACP) are eligible for consideration for DU funded scholarship aid if they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year.
- Complete the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program Admission Application
- Apply for a US Department of Education PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The school code for DU is 001371
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are considered individually for scholarship eligibility.
BACP Dean's Opportunity Scholarship
University College awards a number of partial scholarships for students admitted to the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program. These scholarships help students offset some of the expense of a college education and they will follow the students through graduation. BACP Scholarships are applied toward tuition in the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program only. Scholarship recipients are responsible for any other fees and books, as well as the remainder of the tuition. Academic merit and financial need are elements considered in the selection process.
BACP Scholarship requirements
- Enroll in classes the quarter the scholarship is awarded
- Register for a minimum of two classes (8 quarter hours) per quarter
- Attend classes a minimum of three of four quarters each academic year beginning with the quarter the scholarship is awarded
- Demonstrate significant academic progress and maintain a University College GPA of 3.0
To apply, please download the BACP Dean's Opportunity Scholarship.
BACP Colorado Community College Success Scholarship
The BACP Colorado Community College Success Scholarship is specifically for students who have begun their educational journey at a Colorado community college and are looking to complete their bachelor's degree at University College. At University College, we recognize the pursuit of education as a worthwhile and challenging experience, and we want to reward students who are dedicated to taking on academic endeavors at all levels. These scholarships are designed to help students offset some of the expense of a college education and will follow the students through graduation. BACP Colorado Community College Success Scholarships are applied toward tuition in the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program only. Scholarship recipients are responsible for any other fees and books, as well as the remainder of the tuition. Academic merit and financial need are elements considered in the selection process.
BACP Colorado Community College Success Scholarship requirements:
- Prior attendance at a Colorado community college
- Enroll in classes the quarter the scholarship is awarded
- Register for a minimum of two classes per quarter
- Attend classes a minimum of three of four quarters each academic year beginning with the quarter the scholarship is awarded
- Demonstrate significant academic progress and maintain a University College GPA of 3.0
To apply, please download the BACP Colorado Community College Success Scholarship application.
BACP Upsilon Delta Scholarship
University College is part of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a 60+ year national honor society that aims to recognize the achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. The University College chapter is Upsilon Delta. Call the Student Financial Advisor at University College at 303-871-3945 to learn what scholarships are available while you are in school. To become a member of Upsilon Delta you will need 45 credit hours of University College classes and a GPA of 3.75.
Some benefits of joining Upsilon Delta are:
- No dues
- Improve your resume
- Earn recognition of your achievements
- Connect with other chapter members around the US
If you have questions or need assistance with the process, contact our advisor at 303-871-6148.
Workforce Investment Act
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) provides funding to unemployed Coloradans seeking higher education through a WIA approved program. To view a list of currently approved University College programs, please visit the WIA website for more information. If you don't see your program on the approved list, please contact Tina Miller at cmiller@du.edu so we can get it added. Also note that Colorado provides a Priority of Service for military veterans and eligible spouses who are seeking employment or job training services. To begin the approval process, please contact your local employment office early.