Grants do not have to be repaid

Federal Pell Grant 
This grant is awarded by the federal government. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and be enrolled at least half-time.  The amount you receive is determined by the federal government and is based on financial need and availability of federal funds.
 
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Similar to the Federal Pell Grant program, these awards are made to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need as determined by standards set by the federal government. Program funds are limited, so students must apply early.

Academic Competitive Grant (ACG) 
The Academic Competitive Grant is available to students who are receiving a Pell Grant, are full-time students in their first or second year of college in a degree program, who graduated from high school in 2005 or later, and who took a program of study in high school that was considered to be rigorous. Each eligible student may receive two years of ACG. The award is up to $750 the first year and up to $1,300 the second year. To receive a second year grant, the student must have a 3.0 GPA at the end of the first year.

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants
SMART Grants are available to eligible students in the third and fourth years of certain bachelor's degree programs. Students must be receiving a Pell Grant, be a U.S. citizen, and have a 3.0 GPA. If transferring from another school, the student must have a 3.0 GPA in classes for which credits are being transferred. The Admissions office can provide you with a list of eligible programs. Awards are up to $4,000 per year.

The Art Institute Need-Based Grant 
On an annual basis, approximately $150,000 is available for The Art Institute Need-Based Grant. Students demonstrating high financial need after financial aid is awarded can be considered for this program. Individual award amounts range from $400 to $1,000 for one quarter and are applied toward tuition. Contact our Financial Aid office for application procedure, requirements and deadline.

Second Family Member Discount (SFMD)
Students who have siblings also attending The Art Institute of Colorado are eligible to receive SFMD. The amount awarded to each student is $300 a quarter.

Veterans Administration Benefits 
Students who receive tuition assistance from the Veterans Administration (VA) can visit The Art Institute of Colorado Registrar's Office for help filing forms. Students who receive assistance from the VA must maintain satisfactory attendance and academic progress. Please check with the Registrar's Office for a current list of the individual academic programs for which eligible students can receive VA assistance.