Grant Information

You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for most grant programs.

Athletic Awards
Federal Pell Grant
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART) 
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Colorado's College Responsibility Program (CCRP)
Colorado Pre-Collegiate Academic Competiveness Grant 
Colorado Leveraging Assistance Program (CLEAP) Grant
Colorado Supplemental Leveraging Ed. Assistance Partnership (SLEAP) Grant
First Generation Student Grant Award

Athletic Awards

The Fort Lewis College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics competes in NCAA Division II and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).  Our eleven intercollegiate athletic programs attract and graduate high quality student-athletes.  We create an atmosphere of high expectations and success that is a source of pride for Fort lewis College and the community.  Athletic Scholarship awards may include but not exceed full tuition, fees, room, board and an allowance for books as per NCAA regulations.  Scholarships are awarded based on athletic merit as determined by the head coach of each sport.  All award recipients must meet NCAA eligibility rules, and initial recipients must be cleared through the the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.  Contact the head coach of the sport you wish to participate in about athletic awards.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant Program is for undergraduate students with high financial need.  Students who have completed the FAFSA process are automatically considered for the Pell Grant.  Pell Grants range from $400 to $4,050 depending on the student's expenses and resources.  Part-time students may receive a proportionately reduced Federal Pell Grant.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

We award this federal grant to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.  Federal Pell Grant recipients have first priority for this award.  Early applicants who have completed the FAFSA process are automatically considered for the FSEOG grant.  Awards range from $200 to $1,500 per academic year.

Colorado's College Responsibility Program (CCRP)

The State of Colorado provides this grant to Colorado residents based upon financial need.  We automatically consider early applicants who have completed the FAFSA process.  Awards range from $500 to $2,000 per academic year.

Colorado Leveraging Assistance Program (CLEAP) Grant

The money for this grant program comes from the federal government and the State of Colorado. Recipients must be Colorado residents and demonstrate substantial financial need. Early applicants who have completed the FAFSA process are automatically considered. CLEAP awards at Fort Lewis College range from $200 to $1,000 per academic year.

Colorado Supplemental Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP) Grant

The money for this program comes from the federal government and the State of Colorado. The recipient must be officially accepted into the Fort Lewis College Teacher Licensing Program, be a Colorado resident for tuition purposes and demonstrate substantial financial need. Awards are generally $500 to $2,500 per term of student teaching.

First Generation Student Grant Award

The College's goal to expand the diversity of its student body is supported through this program.  Its purpose is to encourage participation in higher education by first generation college students and to promote diversity in the College's student population. A "first generation college student" is defined as a student who comes from a family where neither natural parent has earned a bachelor's degree.  Ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and other persons in protected classes for whom traditional support is not available are given preferential consideration as applicants for this award, but award eligibility is not necessarily limited to these groups.  Criteria: CO resident; full-time; degree-seeking; neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree; must maintain 2.00 cumulative FLC GPA; must complete 12-credit hours per term.  The Office of Financial aid automatically awards this grant until funding is gone.  Requirements: FAFSA. Renewal is automatic for 8 terms of continuous attendance (excluding summer) if eligibility criteria are met.  $2000 per academic year.