Colorado residents who are admitted to an eligible undergraduate program will automatically be reviewed, and no additional application is required. Students must have a current and valid FAFSA on file and be Pell-Grant eligible, must be able to complete their program by or before June 2026, and not taken a credit-bearing course within the two last trimesters or 32 weeks. Students who meet these criteria will be evaluated by CSU Global and notified of their grant eligibility.

Finish What You Started Scholarship candidates must:

• Be an undergraduate student
• Be a resident of the state of Colorado
• Have not enrolled in a credit-bearing course at any institution of higher education within the last two trimesters or semesters (generally 32 or more weeks of non-enrollment)
• Enroll in a minimum of 3 credits in the term the funds are requested
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress status: maintenance of a 2.0 GPA and completion of 66.66% of credits attempted
• Have a completed current FAFSA on file
• Be Pell Grant-eligible
• Have been admitted to a program and committed to earning a CSU Global degree or certificate by June 2026
• Not yet completed an undergraduate credential that required 30 or more credits (e.g., has not earned an associate's degree, undergraduate certificate, or another credential with 30 units or more required)

Scholarship award funds may only be applied to the cost of tuition and may not be used not toward other educational expenses.

You will need to be eligible based on the eligibility criteria: 

• Be an undergraduate student
• Be a resident of the state of Colorado
• Have not enrolled in a credit-bearing course at any institution of higher education within the last two trimesters or semesters (generally 32 or more weeks of non-enrollment)
• Enroll in a minimum of 3 credits in the term the funds are requested
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress status: maintenance of a 2.0 GPA and completion of 66.66% of credits attempted
• Have a completed current FAFSA on file
• Be Pell Grant-eligible
• Have been admitted to a program and committed to earning a CSU Global degree or certificate by June 2026
• Not yet completed an undergraduate credential that required 30 or more credits (e.g., has not earned an associate's degree, undergraduate certificate, or another credential with 30 units or more required)

Once this documentation is up-to-date and filed with the university, it will be reviewed to determine your eligibility. You will be notified of your award status upon verification of meeting all eligibility requirements

Students will receive $1,000 for one undergraduate course (students will be responsible for the remaining $50) or $2,000 for two undergraduate courses (students will be responsible for the remaining $100). Awards may be issued for up to five consecutive terms until the award of $5,000 of COSI scholarship funds is exhausted.

Students will need to enroll in three-to-five consecutive 8-week terms depending on full-time or part-time status to receive the full $5,000 of scholarship funds available. Students will forfeit remaining scholarship funds for all subsequent starts if registration is paused at any time during the scholarship disbursement period. 

Sample Award Schedules:

Example full-time schedule for an August start and full use of $5,000 of funds available:

• August term: $1,000 scholarship toward 1 or more courses
• October term*: $2,000 scholarship toward 2 or more courses
• December term*: $2,000 scholarship award toward 2 or more courses

Example part-time schedule for an August start and full use of the $5,000 of funds available:

• August term: $1,000 scholarship toward 1 course
• October term*: $1,000 scholarship toward 1 course
• December term*: $1,000 scholarship toward 1 course
• February term*: $1,000 scholarship toward 1 course
• April term*: $1,000 scholarship toward 1 course

*Funds will only be issued if the student enrolls in a consecutive term after awards are issued. Students will forfeit scholarships for all subsequent starts if registration is paused at any time during the scholarship disbursement period. 

Students will be issued renewal funds for additional courses based upon continued eligibility, enrollment, and availability of funds. Students do not need to contact their Financial Aid Advisor to be considered. Information about renewals can be obtained by reaching out to your Financial Aid Advisor or by contacting Financial Aid at 855-212-6700 or financialaid [at] csuglobal.edu.

Please reach out to our Enrollment Team at enroll [at] csuglobal.edu or call 800-920-6723.

This program is designed for Pell Grant-eligible students who have stopped their education for more than two trimesters or semesters (or 32 weeks or more); however, we encourage CSU Global students to connect with a Student Success Counselor and for non-CSU Global students to reach out to enrollment at enroll [at] csuglobal.edu () or by phone at 800-920-6723 to determine if this program or another financial aid program may work for your needs. You can learn more about other scholarship opportunities here.

Any Pell Grant-eligible student who has started but not finished a degree or certificate program, and who is a Colorado resident is eligible.

Unfortunately no; however, we encourage new or reentry students to connect with an Enrollment Counselor to determine if you are eligible for other financial aid options or scholarships. Contact Enrollment at enroll [at] csuglobal.edu () or by phone at 800-920-6723. Current students may request a review of their financial aid eligibility by reaching out to their Financial Aid Advisor or by contacting Financial Aid at 855-212-6700 or financialaid [at] csuglobal.edu.

Up to $2,000 per term will be issued to eligible students for up to two courses each term until the initial $5,000 scholarship amount is awarded. Full-time attendance is not required beyond what is needed to be eligible for the desired scholarship award. Students who are able to maintain part-time enrollment and stay on track to graduate in accordance with their degree plan will also be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per term for up to one course until the initial $5,000 scholarship is awarded as long as they enroll in consecutive terms and continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Current students may request a review of their financial aid eligibility by reaching out to their Financial Aid Advisor or by contacting Financial Aid at 855-212-6700 or financialaid [at] csuglobal.edu.

Students who have not yet applied to, been admitted to, or registered for classes at CSU Global would need to contact an Enrollment Counselor at enroll [at] csuglobal.edu () or by phone at 800-920-6723. Only after admission/readmission and completion of FAFSA may financial aid be awarded.

No, you are not required to utilize financial aid if you complete the FAFSA. For assistance in filling out your FAFSA, please visit the FAFSA support website.

Once your FAFSA is completed and reviewed, you will be offered financial aid options based on the information provided. To opt out of using any form of financial aid, you can complete the Financial Aid Waiver Form, found in your student portal’s document center.

Students will be issued renewal funds for additional courses based upon continued eligibility, enrollment, and availability of funds. Students do not need to contact their Financial Aid Advisor to be considered. Information about renewals can be obtained by reaching out to your Financial Aid Advisor or by contacting Financial Aid at 855-212-6700 or financialaid [at] csuglobal.edu.

Students will forfeit remaining scholarship funds for all subsequent starts if registration is paused at any time during the scholarship disbursement period. 

This program is designed for students who intend to complete their degrees by June 2026. We recommend that students meet with their student success counselor to explore credentialing options such as badges and certificates if a degree option cannot be attained by June 2026. Students will not be asked to refund their scholarship if they do not complete this program.

Please reach out to your Financial Aid Advisor, or you may contact Financial Aid at 855-212-6700 or financialaid [at] csuglobal.edu.