MyWestern
Academic Calendar
Bookstore
University Catalog
Athletic & Recreational Venues
MyWestern
Academic Help
Library
Health & Wellness
Campus Map
Events
As one of Colorado’s most affordable universities, we offer a variety of financial aid options and merit scholarships. 80% of our students receive some form of financial aid. These scholarships are designed to make your education more affordable and accessible. Check out a few of our scholarship opportunities as well as a breakdown of tuition below:
First-Year Scholarship Award Levels:
New, first-year admitted students are considered for merit scholarships based on cumulative high school GPA; test scores are not a factor in our merit scholarship calculation. First-year merit awards are renewable for four years.
| High School GPA | In-State Scholarship | In-State Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35 to 3.749 | East Merit | $2,500 |
| 3.75 to 3.89 | Slate Merit | $3,500 |
| 3.9 to 4.0 and above | Taylor Merit | $4,500 |
Renewal Requirements
A maximum of eight semesters of eligibility will be awarded to first-year students. To continue receiving a Merit Scholarship, students must:
- Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year.
- Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA.
- Meet satisfactory academic requirements.
Note: If students are awarded a Merit Scholarship and fail to maintain the required cumulative GPA of 2.75, they will not default to their state’s tuition-discount program.
Transfer Scholarship Award Levels:
New students are evaluated as transfers if they have taken college courses after high school graduation. Transfer students with fewer than 24 college credits AND a minimum 2.5 college GPA will be considered first-year students for merit awards – see above.
New admitted transfer students are considered for merit scholarships based on cumulative college GPA. Merit scholarships are renewable for up to three years.
| GPA | Scholarship | In-State Award |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0-3.49 GPA | Advantage Award | $2,500 |
| 3.5-4.0 and above | Scholars Award | $3,500 |
| Two-Year College Honor Society Member | Phi Theta Kappa | $4,500 |
Renewal Requirements
A maximum of six semesters of eligibility will be awarded to transfer students. To continue receiving a Merit Scholarship, students must:
- Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year.
- Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA.
- Meet satisfactory academic requirements.
Note: If students are awarded a Merit Scholarship and fail to maintain the required cumulative GPA of 2.75, they will not default to their state’s tuition discount program.
