Grants

Grants are gift money from the federal or state government or the institution and do not have to be repaid.

Federal Pell Grants are federal grant funds awarded to undergraduate students who have high financial need determined by the submission of a FAFSA and who have not yet received a bachelor’s degree. The amount of the award varies and is based upon the Department of Education’s need analysis formula and the number of hours for which the student is enrolled.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are federal grant funds awarded to undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need as determined by the submission of a FAFSA and have not yet received a bachelor’s degree. The amount of FSEOG awards varies from year to year depending on the funding amounts and number of students who meet eligibility requirements.

Colorado State Grant (CSG) is a state grant fund awarded to Colorado residents with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Eligible students cannot have a prior bachelor’s degree, must establish eligibility by completing a FAFSA or CASFA, are enrolled at least half-time (at least six credit hours) at MSU Denver and must meet all other financial aid eligibility requirements.