In addition to offering financial aid, CMU offers hardship grants and loans when an unexpected financial burden jeopardizes students’ ability to continue their education.
Each year, the Montrose campus hires students to work at the service counter in the Branscome Center and second-year students to work as student tutors and mentors. If you are interested part-time job on campus, contact Tammi Duncan ([email protected]).
CMU is dedicated to supporting students and their well-being both inside and outside of the classroom. That's why every Maverick has access to free food if and when they need it. The Pantry, our on-campus food bank located in the Branscome Center, was created to alleviate the stress of food insecurity on campus and to ensure the basic needs of all mavericks are met. The program is free and all students are eligible.
Montrose County provides several services for low-income residents and families. For information about each service, call 970.252.5000 or visit their office at 1845 South Townsend.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Colorado Works
This program provides cash assistance to low-income families.
Colorado Childcare Assistance Program
This program provides reduced cost childcare for low-income parents enrolled in a training or education program, including CMU Montrose. For information call at 970.252.5000 or visit their office at 1845 South Townsend.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP assists eligible low-income Colorado residents or families with the cost of purchasing food. To participate in this program, pick up a public assistance application at the county office.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Program
WIC provides food assistance for mothers with an infant or child under the age of 5.
Located at 1551 Ogden Road, the workforce center has a free youth services program (under 25 years old) that includes financial assistance for students in certain academic programs.
For more information call 970.249.7783