The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) provides qualifying Colorado students with scholarship awards to aid them in their pursuit of a college degree. In addition to financial assistance, COSI scholars are able to meet with COSI advisors on a regular basis. These COSI advisors take on many roles, including:
- Providing individual and group support
- Teaching financial literacy (including FAFSA)
- Aiding students as they transition to college or the workforce
- Advising and guiding students as they navigate their academic journey
What if a single degree could make a lifetime of difference?
There’s never been a better time to complete your college education, especially if your employment has been affected due to COVID-19.
Advisors will be here to support you every step of the way to provide tools for your academic success and prepare you for your next employment opportunity. Scholarships are available up to $5,000 per academic year for qualified applicants.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Displaced worker - Employment has been negatively affected due to COVID-19 through no fault of your own (e.g. lost employment, laid off, furloughed, decreased income, rescinded job offer, etc.).
- Colorado resident or ASSET student eligible for in-state tuition
- Complete a current year FAFSA
- If you are not eligible for FAFSA and are ASSET eligible, please complete the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA)
- Income less than 250% of the maximum permissible income for Pell grants.
- New or returning student admitted to CMU or WCCC starting Fall 2020 or thereafter and will complete a degree or credential by Summer 2023.
- To apply, complete the COSI "What If?" Scholarship application.
Contact Stephanie Parsons (970-628-5013 (cell), 970-248-1927 (office), or sparsons@coloradomesa.edu) if you need help determining your eligibility.
Every student deserves an affordable path to the workforce. This is why COSI not only provides financial assistance, but offers support to students both in and out of the classroom. Our advisors will be by your side every step of the way to help you achieve your dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Mesa County students
- Preference given to those living on campus
- 250% of Pell
Every student deserves an affordable path to the workforce. This is why COSI not only provides financial assistance, but offers support to students both in and out of the classroom. Our advisors will be by your side every step of the way to help you achieve your dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Montrose County residents
- Awarded to students attending the CMU Montrose campus
- 250% of Pell
Every student deserves an affordable path to the workforce. This is why COSI not only provides financial assistance, but offers support to students both in and out of the classroom. Our advisors will be by your side every step of the way to help you achieve your dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Delta County students
- Preference given to those living on campus
- 250% of Pell