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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Types of Scholarships and Aid

We know that understanding scholarships and figuring out how to pay for college can be overwhelming—but we’re here to help make it clear, manageable, and possible.

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Merit Scholarships

Financial awards granted to students based on their academic, artistic, athletic, or other abilities, regardless of financial need.

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Institutional Scholarships

Scholarships that are funded directly by the University. They are often used to support students who meet specific criteria.

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Tuition Discounts

Reductions applied to the standard tuition rate, often through the resident state or state agreements, lowering the cost of attendance.

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Apply For Aid

Learn how to complete the FAFSA or CASFA to access financial aid and scholarships.

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Matt Svoboda

Financial Aid Counselor

Carrie Shaw

Director, Student Financial Services

Nancy Duetsch

Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid

Financial Services

Contact Information

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 314
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231