Financial Assistance Resources | Colorado Mesa University

FAFSA Help Sessions

Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 3PM - 4PM
IRIS Lobby, Lowell Heiny Hall 1st Floor
All students are welcome. Complete your 22-23 FAFSA, 23-24 FAFSA, or both!

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BUSTED: You will need to fill out the FAFSA each year you are in school.

BUSTED: The FAFSA uses tax information from the prior-prior year (2 years ago), not this year. For example, the 2023-2024 FAFSA uses your 2021 tax information.

BUSTED: Filling out the FAFSA automatically gives you consideration for federal, state, and institutional grants, scholarships, and work study. Completing the FAFSA may also be a requirement for other outside scholarship applications.

BUSTED: The 2022-2023 FAFSA can still be completed to receive financial aid for the Spring 2023 semester! It can take 2-3 weeks to process your FASFA and financial aid requirements, so complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.

Plan Ahead!

Use our budget worksheet to map out finances for next semester.

Budget Worksheet

Explore Your Financial Options

Submit your 2022-2023 FAFSA to apply for grants, federal loans, and work study funds. Some scholarships require students to complete a FAFSA. Fill out the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/

Complete the Scholarship Application in your MAVzone to apply for all CMU Foundation Scholarships. Check out our how to video for tips on the Scholarship Application.

Also apply for any scholarships outside of CMU! You can access a list of outside scholarship resources here.

CMU offers a variety of payment plan options. You can view the different options in the ePay application in MAVzone. Learn more about ePay here.

Students can search for on campus jobs using the Handshake application in MAVzone. If you were not offered work study through the FAFSA, be sure to apply for work study funds through the MAVworks application. *The MAVworks application is open* MAVworks Application

Alternative loans are provided by a third party lender and can be used in combination with other financial aid (grants, federal loans, scholarships).

Research, compare, and apply for a private alternative loan at elmselect.com.

CMU Student Services has compiled community and other campus resources on their website. Check out food, housing, wellness, and other resources here.

Schedule Financial Counseling

IRIS is here to support you! To discuss your financial situation and review all options available, schedule a financial counseling appointment.

Schedule Appointment