This guide will help you through the financial aid application journey. Early planning and timely communication are your friends.
Remember, Skyhawk Station can help you if you get stuck.
Students must be degree-seeking, accepted into the Teacher Licensing Program, as a prerequisite student, an approved certification course, or a graduate program to be considered for financial aid.
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the United States Department of Education annually for the most financial aid options from Fort Lewis College.
The FAFSA results are the basis of your financial aid file. You will be considered for all federal, state and institutional aid, including grants, loans, and work-study employment.
You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) after you submit your FAFSA. The SAR confirms that the U.S. Department of Education received and processed your FAFSA.
School Year
FAFSA Available
Which Year’s Income and Tax Information Is Required
2022-23
We award financial aid on a first-come, most-in-need basis. Meeting the suggested FAFSA submission deadlines is essential to be considered an early applicant.
Late applicants may still be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant or a Federal Direct Loan but need-based funds from Fort Lewis College may not be available for late applicants.
The Colorado ASSET Bill allows undocumented students to be considered for financial aid from the state of Colorado. Students must complete the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) to be considered.
*ASSET Students do not need to complete the FAFSA application.
Colorado residents should apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) Stipend. The COF is a Colorado state benefit that reduces Colorado residents' tuition. Just like a grant, you don't have to pay it back.
Your FAFSA determines if you qualify for need-based financial aid based, which is why it's so important to fill out.
If you do not qualify for need-based financial aid, you will get help finding other resources to meet your educational expenses. FLC offers a combination of grants, loans, scholarships and work-study.
Learn about financial aid options