Scholarships & Financial Aid
Green Mountain High School students, see below for resources on how to pay for college, including scholarships and financial aid.
College Affordability Toolkit for Students and Families
This easy-to-follow guide helps families compare college costs and navigate scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Introduction to Financial Aid
This deep-dive for all Jeffco families is led by Red Rocks Community College. Keep an eye here for upcoming sessions.
Free Application For Federal Student Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the form students and families will need to fill out to determine eligibility for federal, state and college financial aid.
FAFSA Assistance
Live tutors are available to help families fill out FAFSA. Once logged in, click on "Live Tutoring" on the left side of the screen and then choose FAFSA assistance from the drop-down menu. Jefferson County Public Library card required.
The Education Opportunity Center also offers FAFSA assistance.
College Opportunity Fund
The College Opportunity Fund is a trust fund created by the Colorado Legislature that provides a tuition stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The stipend pays a portion of total in-state tuition when students attend a participating college.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
The Western Undergraduate Exchange is an agreement among 16 member states and territories through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident savings for Western students.
College Board CSS
An online application that collects information used by some colleges and universities to award financial aid from sources outside the federal government.
Colorado Application For State Financial Aid
An online application that allows Colorado ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow) students to apply for state financial aid and for students who do not have lawful immigration status to apply for institutional aid.
Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators
Financial aid toolkit with information and resources including an extensive video series with short videos covering FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans and much more.
Higher Ed Financial Aid Resources
HEFAR is a non-company with a mission to help make college more affordable for everyone.