Attention all Colorado High School Students: Did you know the state has money put aside for your education? The College Opportunity Fund (COF) provides a tuition stipend for both new and continuing in-state students, completing undergraduate course work either full– or part-time, at a public or participating private college or university in Colorado. The stipend replaces direct state funding of higher education by allocating funds to institutions on behalf of individual students.

The tuition stipend is deducted from total in-state tuition. Students who do not apply for the stipend will be responsible for the full amount of their tuition bill.

Apply early, apply once, apply now!

How to Apply?

• Students can apply for the stipend online at www.CollegeInColorado.org. Information and applications are available in both English & Spanish.
• Students must be at least 13 years of age to apply for the College Opportunity fund.
• Students are not required to know which college or university they plan to attend before applying for the stipend.
• Students need only apply once; students then authorize use of the tuition stipend each semester as they register for courses.
• NO INCOME QUALIFICATIONS.

How much is the stipend?
The amount of the tuition stipend varies each year. For 2005-06, the stipend equals $80 per credit hour, estimated at $2,400 per year for a full-time student at public institutions. Pell-eligible students may direct the College Opportunity Fund to participating private institutions at half the amount, or $40 per credit hour for the current school year.

For more information:

• Visit www.CollegeInColorado.org.
• Call (303) 305-3394.