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Applying for Aid

The 2025-2026 FAFSA form is now available!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2025-2026 Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) did not launch on December 1 as originally planned by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). Continue to check this page for updates on the release of the CASFA.

MSU Denver’s financial aid workshops on December 3 and 4 will now only cover the FAFSA due to this delay with the CASFA. If you wish to attend financial aid workshops for the CASFA, additional dates will be available in February and March.

Families will use information from their 2023 tax year to submit these applications. Complete your application as soon as possible to be considered for the most financial aid possible.

Timeline Expectations:

Our office expects to start receiving FAFSA and CASFA applications from the Department of Education beginning around the middle of December.

Our office will be closed for winter break from December 25 through January 1, and will continue to process the applications at that time.

If any additional information is needed from you to complete your FAFSA, our office will be sending emails requesting that information in early February.

For all completed FAFSA and CASFA applications, our office is aiming to begin sending out estimated offers towards the end of March.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA and CASFA are now currently available to be considered for aid in the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 semesters.

The Difference Between FAFSA and CASFA

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FAFSA Resources

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists students in the following areas of their academic pursuits:

Financial Aid at MSU Denver

Financial Aid is available in the form of grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships, all of which help to make your college education more accessible and affordable.

The process of receiving financial aid starts with submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete and submit the FAFSA as early as possible to be considered for the best aid available. Financial aid is awarded based on need, which is determined in part by annual income.

The information you submit via the FAFSA will allow MSU Denver to determine how to help you meet your financial needs. To continue to receive financial aid throughout your academic career, you must submit the FAFSA every year.

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The 2025-2026 General Scholarship Application Is Now Open

We work with all programs & offices to combine all scholarship opportunities in ONE application. There are 240+ opportunities.

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Contact Us!

We are here to help!

Whether you're not finding the necessary info on this web page or would rather get in touch with a human, feel free to call or email us.

Physical Location & Address:
Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB), Suite 130
890 Auraria Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204

Phone: 303-556-8593
Fax: 720-778-5833
Email: [email protected]

 

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: Call Center opens at 9am!

Mailing Address:
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Campus Box 2, PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217