About
Colorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The university offers nearly 250 academic programs and emphasizes real-world discoveries, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation. CSU is committed to creating opportunities for diverse students, connecting them with top-ranked professors and state-of-the-art learning spaces to make world-shaping contributions. The institution supports research, community engagement, and student development across all disciplines.
Funding Opportunities
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) award provides eligible undergraduate students from western U.S. states and select Pacific island territories with a significant tuition reduction to attend Colorado State University. WUE recipients pay 150% of Colorado resident base tuition instead of full nonresident tuition, resulting in savings of at least $11,500 per year or $46,000 over four years. The program is available for both incoming freshmen and transfer students who meet specific GPA requirements. Freshmen with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible. High-achieving freshmen with a GPA of 3.8 or above may also qualify for additional awards such as the Rocky Mountain Scholar Award (providing $1,500-$5,500 extra per year) or the Wyoming Scholar Award (reducing tuition to in-state rates for Wyoming residents). No separate scholarship application is required; students are automatically considered when they apply for admission to CSU's main campus by the specified deadlines.
Ram Transfer Scholarship
The Ram Transfer Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming transfer students at Colorado State University. There are a limited number of scholarships available in this competitive pool, with awards based on the application for admission. Transfer students who are eligible may receive $5,000 per academic year for nonresidents or $1,000 per year for residents. Students may receive this award for up to a total of six semesters, or until their degree is complete, whichever comes first. No separate scholarship application is required; students are automatically considered based on their admission application. Eligibility criteria vary by semester and include GPA and credit hour requirements, with fall semester applicants needing a 3.5 GPA by February 1 or 3.75 GPA by June 1, and spring semester applicants needing a 3.5 GPA by November 1, all with 24 completed college credits. The scholarship is only available to students admitted to full-time, degree-seeking programs on CSU's main campus in Fort Collins.
Green and Gold Scholarships for Nonresidents
Green and Gold Scholarships for Nonresidents are merit-based scholarships awarded to eligible incoming freshman (first-year) students who are not residents of Colorado. These highly competitive awards are automatically considered based on the student's application for admission—no additional scholarship application is required. The scholarships are tiered based on academic achievement, with GPA ranges determining award amounts. Students who are eligible can receive up to $16,000 per year (half paid each fall and spring semester). These scholarships can be renewed for up to eight semesters, meaning students could earn up to $64,000 over the course of four years. Award amounts range from $4,000 to $16,000 per year depending on cumulative GPA, covering between 11% and 44% of tuition and fees. To qualify, students must be incoming freshmen, not classify as Colorado residents, demonstrate a GPA of 3.2 or above, be admitted to a full-time degree-seeking program on CSU's main campus, and submit a complete application by the stated deadlines. The scholarship cannot be combined with certain other CSU awards including the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) award, Native American Legacy Award, or GI Promise programs.
Green and Gold Scholarships for Residents
Green and Gold Scholarships are merit scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen who are Colorado residents based on their application for admission, with no additional scholarship application required. These highly competitive awards recognize academic excellence and are available to students who demonstrate strong academic performance and meet specific eligibility criteria. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years, providing consistent financial support throughout a student's undergraduate education at Colorado State University's main campus. Recipients are selected from among the top performers from their high schools and must maintain Colorado residency status and full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 4
- Active Now
- 4
- Source Domain
- admissions.colostate.edu
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