Financial assistance to help reach your goals

CU Nursing knows post-secondary education is a big financial commitment. We’re here to make navigating the financial aid and scholarship process easier. There are different options to make earning a degree more accessible.

$500,000

in scholarships have been awarded to students this year.
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Funding options

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CU Nursing scholarships

Through the generous gift of donors, the college offers competitive merit and need-based scholarships worth up to $10,000. Scholarships are awarded at the start of each term for new students and annually for current students. Scholarship application information will be posted in your new student Canvas course shell or emailed to current students.

Email the Student Affairs Team for information about the scholarship process.

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Federal aid

You can apply for federal aid through Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA provides loans, grants, and other aid to students who qualify. Remember to include the college's federal school ID code (004508) in the application.

Details about applying can be found on the CU Anschutz financial aid page.

Rural Midwifery Track scholarship

Scholarship details

Scholarships are available for students in our midwifery program who are accepted into the Rural Midwifery Track. The goal is to increase the number of certified nurse-midwives in rural communities. Students will receive rural education experiences, peer support, mentorship, job preparation, and financial support including tuition coverage and a living stipend.

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Additional resources

We have other resources so you can get help finding more aid or scholarships, review our tuition costs, and how to pay your tuition.

Mark Domingo

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I was so fortunate to receive a transfer scholarship when I applied and was accepted into CU Nursing. It certainly helped defray some of the costs of college and I highly suggest students apply for any and all scholarships that are available.

Mark Domingo, CU Nursing Alum,
BS Traditional Path

Domingo also helped create a handy tip sheet for fellow students on how to find and earn scholarships for nursing school.
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