Grant money is awarded based on financial need with less academic criteria than scholarships. Many, but not all grants ask for proof of financial need. This can be shown by following the grant's specific requirements, and sometimes through the FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). Please reach out to your counselor about specific needs and questions about the grant you are applying for. We recommend that all FHS students apply for and use the Bright Futures and College Opportunity Fund grants. See important links and information below.
Important information:
- Bright Futures: Set up as a workforce development fund, the Weld County Bright Future Grant Program is a tuition assistance program for Weld County high school graduates, GED recipients and Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans and is funded by donations from taxpayers who receive tax incentive payments or credits for their contribution.
- College Opportunity Fund (COF): Created by the Colorado Legislature, provides a stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The stipend pays a portion of your total in-state tuition when you attend a participating college.
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): A program that helps reduce out-of-state tuition for students wanting to attend college in the western states.