Grants

Scholarships and grants do not have to be repaid. They may be federal, state, or institutional funds. Full-time enrollment is required for all of grants and scholarships except the Federal Pell Grant, which is pro-rated for less than full-time enrollment.

Grants are usually awarded to students with financial need (based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or some other criteria. Grants come in two categories:

Federal and State
Private (from Regis or from foundations, associations, individuals)

College Opportunity Fund
Federal Pell Grant
Federal TEACH Grant
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
National SMART Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Colorado LEAP (CLEAP)
Supplemental LEAP
Regis Grant
Colorado Student Grant
Colorado Graduate Grant
Fulbright Scholar Program

College Opportunity Fund
This program provides an amount of money per credit hour paid by the State of Colorado on behalf of eligible undergraduate resident students. The dollar amount of the stipend is set annually by the Colorado General Assembly; the per credit hour amount will be fifty percent (50%) of the amount set by theGeneral Assembly for public institutions. The number of stipend credit hours is capped at 145 credit hours, with an additional 30 hours of undergraduate credits available. For Regis University undergraduate students the stipend will be awarded through the financial aid process.

An eligible undergraduate student at Regis University is a student who:

has applied for the stipend through the College Assist website
is a documented Colorado resident
is a graduate of a Colorado high school or has successfully completed a non-public home-based education program in Colorado or received a GED in Colorado
demonstrates financial need through the student’s eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant program (student must complete the FAFSA)
has authorized Regis to receive COF funding on his or her behalf
meets any other eligibility requirements established by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE).

College Assist administers the COF program, and students need to apply at College Assist only once in their lifetime.

In order to document Colorado residency, students must complete a current Colorado Residency form. The Authorization to Request COF Stipends form is used to authorize Regis University to apply the student's COF stipends to his or her Regis student account, or to rescind authorization. This form needs to be completed only once while the student is attending Regis University.

Certain courses are not eligible for the COF stipend, such as high school fast track courses, basic skills courses, and graduate courses unless taken for an undergraduate degree. For a more comprehensive listing, see the Q & A page.

See College Opportunity Fund Q and As

Federal Pell Grant
This is a federally funded program for students with extreme financial need. Application is made by using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal legislation limits Federal Pell Grant funds to students who have not earned a bachelor's degree. The student's Expected Family Contribution, estimated costs, and enrollment status determine the amount of the Federal Pell grant.

Federal TEACH Grant
The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program, which provides up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 total for 4-year programs) in grants to students who commit to 1) teach full-time, 2) in high-need subject areas, 3) for at least four years, 4) at schools that serve students from low-income families. Graduate students may be eligible for $4,000 per year ($8,000 total) with this same commitment to teach.
Information and Application
TEACH Grant Website
Counseling Requirements

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
This federal grant is available for first year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006, and for second year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005. It will provide up to $750 for first year students and up to $1300 for sophomores who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, enrolled full-time, U.S. Citizens, and have completed a rigorous high school currriculum as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. Sophomores must also have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of their freshman year.

National SMART Grant
This federal grant provides up to $4,000 for juniors and seniors who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, enrolled full-time in specific science and math majors as defined by the U.S. Department of Education, and are U.S. Citizens. Recipients must have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The federally funded Supplemental Grant may be awarded to a student seeking a first baccalaureat degree. The FAFSA is used to apply for the grant. Students who qualify for Federal Pell Grants are considered for Federal SEOG.

Colorado LEAP (CLEAP)
This grant can be part of the financial aid package for Colorado resident undergraduate students who have extremely high financial need. The funds are limited. Colorado residents are automatically considered for the grant when they complete the FAFSA. This award is comprised of federal and state funds.

Supplemental LEAP
This grant can be part of the financial aid package for Colorado resident students who have extremely high financial need and are enrolled in a teacher certificate program. Students are automatically considered for the grant when they complete the FAFSA. This award is comprised of federal and state funds.

Colorado Student Grant
Colorado Student Grants are state funds awarded to Colorado resident undergraduate students with high financial need. Students must file the FAFSA.

Colorado Graduate Grant
Colorado Graduate Grants are state funds awarded to Colorado resident graduate students with high financial need who are enrolled in degree programs identified as critical careers by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). Students must file the FAFSA.

Regis Grant
A Regis Grant is an award of Regis University funds for undergraduate students. A FAFSA is required because grants are normally based on demonstrated financial need.

Fulbright Scholar Program
Every year the Fulbright Scholar Program sends over 800 faculty, students, and professionals to 140 countries worldwide.

Traditional grants can be as short as three months or as long as an academic year or even longer. The Senior Specialists program offers short-term consulting grants ranging from two to six weeks.

Detailed award descriptions, eligibility guidelines, application materials and instructions are available from the Institute for International Education. For further information e-mail Dr. Marty Sipos, Regis University Fulbright Program Director.

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