Reisher Scholarship
Tuition & Aid

To be selected as a Reisher scholar at Fort Lewis, a student must:

• Be a Colorado resident, or an out-of-state student receiving the Native American Tuition Waiver or New Mexico Reciprocal Scholarship.
• Plan to enroll in the fall as a full-time college student working toward their first four-year degree.
• Be a rising sophomore on track to complete their degree in four years
• Be an incoming transfer student from a community college entering Fort Lewis as a Junior, on track to graduate within two years.
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Complete the Fort Lewis Foundation and Departmental Scholarship general application by March 1 (continuing students) or June 1 (transfer students).
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the functional equivalent from the federal government no later than May 1.
• Demonstrate one or more of the following personal qualities: highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible, and/or likely to make a contribution to society as evidenced by community service, leadership activities, work experience, or unusual experiences.
• Have financial need with a total unmet need of at least $6,000 but not more than $22,000 as demonstrated by their completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and financial aid file.
• Be Pell Grant eligible or have an Adjusted Gross Income within 300% of the federal poverty level based on household size.

You must FIRST complete the Foundation and Departmental Scholarship Application through Academic Works in order for the Reisher Scholars Program application to become available to you.

Please be sure to prepare enough time to complete BOTH applications and the 2025-26 FAFSA.