COSI Scholarship Application

2024-2025 COSI Scholarship Application
The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative works to reduce barriers to postsecondary education by providing funding across the state for student scholarships and success programming.

Application Requirements

The COSI scholarship is for Colorado residents only.
The scholarship requires demonstrating significant need, and you must complete the FAFSA/CASFA to be considered for an award.
You must complete the application form below, and
Write an essay that addresses why you chose Western, what plans and goals you have for the future, and what this scholarship would mean to attaining those goals.

Review of Applications
COSI application review will begin May 1 for the 2024-2025 academic year. COSI will be awarded after that point until funds are exhausted for the academic year.
If you have questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

314 Taylor Hall
970.943.3085
finaid@western.edu

Application:

First Name

Last Name

Western Email Address

Student Number

Date of Birth:

Hometown

County

I am a (choose one)

New First-Year Student

New Transfer Student

Current Western Student

Returning Western Student

My FAFSA/CAFSA status

Submitted

Will submit before July 1

I need help with submission

Provide a statement that addresses why you chose Western, what plans and goals you have for the future, and how this scholarship would help you attain those goals.