Additional Financial Aid Resources

Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a federal aid program designed to provide financial assistance for postsecondary education. Awards are an amount determined by the Federal Government. Students must complete a FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG is a grant for undergraduate students who demonstrate documented financial need.  Students must complete a FAFSA. Students must be non-residents.

Colorado Student Grant
The Colorado Student Grant program is funded by the Colorado General Assembly and is to aid qualified undergraduate students with documented financial need at state institutions of higher education.  Award limitations are set by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Students must be a Colorado resident and complete a FAFSA/CASFA

Federal Work-Study
Federally funded work programs with a portion of the funds contributed by the college. Awards are made only to students who have a documented financial need. Students must complete a FAFSA. Please meet with a Financial Aid advisor to check eligibility.

Colorado Work-Study
Funding by the Colorado General Assembly for an employment program awarded to Colorado residents with documented financial need. A wide variety of positions are available on campus. Students must complete a FAFSA/CAFSA. Please meet with a Financial Aid advisor to check eligibility.

Colorado No-Need Work-Study
Funding by the Colorado General Assembly for an employment program awarded to a limited number of Colorado residents without documented financial need. Students must complete a FAFSA/CAFSA. Please meet with a Financial Aid advisor to check eligibility.

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
These are low interest loans that are based on documented financial need. With the William D. Ford Direct Lending Program, the loan funds are delivered directly from the U.S. Department of Education. The federal government pays the interest while you are in school or during your grace period. Repayment begins six months after the student leaves school or is enrolled in less than six credit hours. Origination fees are deducted prior to disbursement of funds. Students must complete a FAFSA.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
These loans are not based on financial need. The borrower is responsible for the interest payments. With the William D. Ford Direct Lending Program, the loan funds are delivered directly from the U.S. Department of Education. Origination fees are deducted prior to disbursement of funds. Students must complete a FAFSA.

Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Variable interest rate loan made to the student’s parents for the student’s educational expenses. This loan is based on a credit check. Amount is limited to the cost of educational expenses minus other aid. Origination fees are deducted prior to disbursement of funds. Repayment begins 30 days after the final disbursement.
For further loan information, please contact the Financial Aid office.

Summer Aid
Funding for summer generally consists of unused academic year Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan, or PLUS Loan eligibility. If you are interested in Summer aid, contact the Financial Aid Office for a summer aid application.

Department of Veteran Affairs
The Financial Aid Office works with the Veterans Administration to assist in administering provision of the various programs of benefit to veterans or eligible relatives of veterans under benefits. The Financial Aid Office certifies enrollment and transmits necessary credentials and information to the proper Veterans Administration Office.

For information in regards to VA Education and Training Benefits see website https://www.va.gov/education/, or contact the School Certifying Official. Please see TSC website at https://www.trinidadstate.edu/fia/va-benefits.html