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1. College Opportunity FUND (COF)

College Opportunity FUND (COF)

• Stipend given to eligible undergraduate students that goes towards your total in-state tuition at a participating college. 
• Eligible:
  • Public College
    • Undergraduate students 
  • Private College
    • Classified as an in-state student for tuition 
    • Graduate of a Colorado High School or successfully completed a non-public home-based education program in Colorado 
    • Demonstrates financial need
    • NOT pursuing a professional degree in theology 

2. Educational Training Voucher (ETV)

Educational Training Voucher (ETV)

• Annual federal grant provided to states for youths who have aged out of the foster care system and are enrolled in college, university, or vocational training programs 
• Up to $5, 000
• Must enrolled before 21st birthday and can continue to receive support until age 25
• Eligibility: 
  • Youth must be in foster care or adopted from foster care after age 16 or has aged out of foster care
  • Must have a High School diploma or GED
  • Must be accepted into or enrolled in a Title Iv, accredited college or vocational/technical training program 

3. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Federal aid for: 
  • Grants
    • Financials aid that is based on need and does not have to be repaid
  • Scholarships
    • Free money that is based on academic, financial need or other achievements
  • Work-study jobs
    • Work and study
    • It is a way to earn money to help pay college
  • Loans 
    • Money that is borrowed to pay for school and you MUST repay your loan and interest that accrues 

4. Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities

Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities (PDF)

More information on:

• Preparing for college
• How to enroll in college
• Financial aid 

5. PFlag Denver

PFlag Denver

Scholarships for LGBTQ+ students 

6. National Foster Parent Association

National Foster Parent Association

• Annual $500 scholarship for the following categories: 
  • Foster care (Youth) 
  • Kinship Care (Youth) 
  • Adoptive (Foster Youth)
  • Resource family (Biological Youth) 
• Requirements: 
  • Submit online form with all require attachments
  • A parent or support adult must be a member of the NFPA. They can join here 
  • Youth must be in their senior year of high school 
  • Must be 17 and no more than 21 years of age 
  • Minimum of two letters of recommendation 
  • Essay answering “How my foster care experience has impacted my future education goals.” in 300 to 500 words 

7. Nitro College

Nitro College

Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

8. The Denver Foundation

The Denver Foundation

Find a scholarship that fits you, based on financial need, background, or student interest.

Eligible: 

• 17 years of age or older
• Colorado resident is NOT require
• Government issued ID 

Register Here

9. Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE

Search GED testing sites

Colorado State Department of Education Resources

10. My Next Move

My Next Move

Career Explorer Tool 

11. College Scorecard

College Scorecard

• A search engine of colleges, the programs they offer, and the corresponding costs and admissions, plus info on apprenticeships and career options.

12. Guide to Understanding College Costs

Guide to Understanding College Costs

• List of typical college expenses to help future students estimate how much money they will need to cover the whole semester.

13. Servicios De La Raza

Servicios De La Raza- La Raza Youth Leadership Program

Purpose:

• Providing in-depth training on leadership for Chicanx/Latinx high school students
• Providing information and insight into current issues facing the Chicanx/Latinx community.
• Introducing the Program participants to current Chicanx/Latinx Leaders.
• Promoting and facilitating access to higher education.
• Creating a forum for a higher education mentor program for high school seniors
• Examining and developing a historical understanding of Chicanx/Latinx cultural life and struggles in the United States
• Introducing participants to a variety of leadership theories, styles, and techniques

Program Workshops:

• Immigration
• Chicano History
• Environmental Justice
• Danza Azteca
• Higher Education
• Cultura-Art & Poetry 
• Institutional Racism
• Politics- Civic Engagement 
• LGBTQ
• Team Building/ Leadership
• Know Your Rights

14. GED

GED

Eligible:

• 17 years of age or older
• Colorado resident is NOT required
• Government issued ID

Register Here