Policy on Outside Funding
Students may apply to receive scholarships from organizations outside of Colorado College. The receipt of outside scholarship money will only reduce a student's CC need-based grant aid (not any federal grant aid) if those monies cause the total of their financial aid package to exceed their cost of attendance.
Policy on Health Insurance
All students are required to have health insurance while attending Colorado College and to provide annual proof of coverage. The college offers a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan, $3,712. If a student elects coverage under a different plan, their health insurance must meet minimum criteria, which are available on the Student Health Insurance Plan website. More information is available with the Student Health Center. Costs for health insurance is adjusted and published every summer by the Student Health Center.
Policy on Travel
A travel allowance will be included in your cost of attendance, and this will be considered when being offered grant aid and work study. However, grant aid is not released directly to students to cover this expense nor are work study funds, should students choose to work on campus. Students should be prepared to pay for their transportation to Colorado College in the fall.
Policy on Student Contribution
Students are expected to arrive on campus with savings from summer earnings to fund book expenses associated with courses. After arriving at Colorado College students are expected to utilize work opportunities on campus to fund limited personal expenses and return-home expenses during academic recess. A full handbook on campus funding opportunities to assist students in planning for their time at CC can be found here.
Requirements Associated with Maintaining this Award
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree as defined in the institution's academic catalog and be in good standing in accordance with College policy to maintain this award. Student awards are renewed each year at the agreement level above (work study and work contribution from summer covering books, travel, and personal while grants will cover the rest of the expenses).
Colorado College’s Financial Aid Overview
Colorado College believes that one of the best investments is a good education and its pursuit should not be compromised by financial concerns. Many families mistakenly assume they cannot afford a private, liberal arts education. However, Colorado College seeks a highly qualified and diverse student body. For this reason, Colorado College offers a strong financial aid program that enables students form all economic backgrounds to enroll. Colorado College strongly urges students to explore the possibility of financial aid as they plan their college education.
It is Colorado College's goal to make CC affordable to all admitted students who apply for assistance on time. Colorado College grant assistance is based on students' financial eligibility and admission credentials.
