At CSU-Pueblo we are committed to helping students explore financing options to help them achieve their educational goals. Approximately 80 percent of our students receive some type of assistance. Apply for financial aid by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You (and at least one parent, if applicable) will need a PIN to electronically sign the FAFSA. CSU-Pueblo school code is 001365.
If you choose to complete a paper FAFSA, contact your high school or the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800.433.3243.
Begin by filing for an Electronic PIN
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Priority is given to students who complete the FAFSA by March 1st each year (prior to that academic year's fall semester).
Please note that CSU-Pueblo Student Financial Services communicates primarily electronically and it is important for students to review their CSU-Pueblo email and student PAWS account for relevant financial aid information (including required documents, awards, and important links).
If you are a Colorado resident and undergraduate student, complete the College Opportunity Fund stipend.
Four-Year Incentive
At CSU-Pueblo, you can sign a contract that guarantees a check for your last semester’s tuition if you graduate in four years or fewer.
For more information, please visit the Four-Year Incentive site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I am eligible for financial aid?
To receive financial aid from federal and state student aid programs, you must meet all of the following general criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need, except for some loan programs
- Be admitted as a student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible
program
- Maintain at least 6 credit hours of enrollment per semester
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (link to new SAP Policy page)
- Certify that you will use student aid only for educational purposes
- Certify that you are not in default on a federal student loan and that you do
not owe money on a federal student grant
- Comply with the Selective Service registration, if required
How is the amount of aid determined?
Financial need is the difference between the Cost of Attendance (COA) and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). EFC is determined from information provided on your FAFSA.
For each student, the COA, EFC, and financial need will be different. Financial aid is offered to help students cover their financial need depending on specific qualifications and available funding.
How can I view my award?
New students entering the fall semester are awarded beginning in March each year. New students will receive a financial aid award letter once all Admissions and financial aid application requirements are completed. The award letter contains instructions on how to acknowledge the award online. Continuing students view their award through their paws account. 
When will I receive my financial aid?
The following criteria must be satisfied before financial aid will be applied toward students’ account or disbursed to the student:
- Must be admitted to the University in a degree-seeking program
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of credit hours for particular financial programs
- Must pay any prior balance to the university
- Must not be on academic or financial aid suspension
- Must sign and return all requested documents to Student Financial Services
- Must acknowledge award through PAWS account
- First-time Federal Stafford Loan borrowers must complete an entrance interview and
Direct Loan Master Promissory Note