Scholarship Acceptance and Terms
Acceptance of an individual scholarship is an agreement to the terms and conditions of that scholarship as well as all policies governing Adams State scholarships. Every student’s financial aid offer (scholarships, gift, and need-based assistance) is subject to audit with the final determination to be made by the Adams State Financial Aid Office in compliance with federal and state aid regulations. A student’s Adams State funds may not exceed direct costs (tuition, fees, food, and housing). If the student also receives non-Adams State funds (including all forms of federal, state and external assistance), the total of all funds cannot exceed the total direct and indirect costs of education. Indirect costs include allowances for personal expenses, books, and transportation.
FAFSA completion required:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a vital step in the process. All students are encouraged to complete and submit the FAFSA to ensure every possible type of student aid will be considered in their financial aid award package. There are ASU Foundation Scholarships for students in nearly every major and year in school, including graduate students. Along with applications, some scholarships have additional requirements such as letters of recommendation or letters detailing goals, community service background, and completing the FAFSA. Also, it is an ASU policy that athletes complete the FAFSA.
- Full-time enrollment (or program equivalency) is required for all Adams State scholarship recipients.
- Renewable scholarships are contingent upon maintaining a minimum grade point average and meeting all other conditions of the renewal criteria as specified.
Enrollment Requirements
Experience Colorado Scholarship (for non-residents)
- Awarded to all non-resident and international students (excluding WUE and NM reciprocal students)
- Valued at $2,500 per semester
- Renewable each year with Satisfactory Academic Progress and full-time enrollment in face-to-face courses
- Full-time = 12 credit hours of face-to-face, on-campus courses
- If enrolled in 9 face-to-face credit hours + at least 3 online hours (12+ total), the scholarship is prorated to $1,875 for the semester
- Not eligible for Experience Colorado If enrolled in fewer than 12 credits total, and 9 credits face-to-face
Arizona/California Scholarship
- Valued at $1,000 per semester
- Renewable each year with Satisfactory Academic Progress and full-time enrollment in face-to-face courses
- Full-time = 12 credit hours of face-to-face, on-campus courses
- If enrolled in 9 face-to-face credit hours + at least 3 online hours (12+ total), the scholarship is prorated to $750 for the semester
- Not eligible for the Arizona/Colorado If enrolled in fewer than 12 credits total, and 9 credits face-to-face
Institutional and Foundation Scholarships
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours taken in person on the Adams State campus, with a total of at least 12 credits each semester to be considered full-time for these awards
- Not eligible if enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours total, and 9 credits face-to-face
Please contact Russell Shawcroft if you have questions about your foundation scholarships at russellshawcroft@adams.edu
Merit Awards
All Junior/Senior room waivers, President/Vice President, SLV VIP awards require full-time enrollment (12 credits or more) in face-to-face courses. No exceptions will be made.
The Adams Promise Award for Colorado Residents
- Resident of the State of Colorado
- First-time freshman or transfer student
- Dependent student whose family adjusted gross income is $70K or less
- Enrolled full-time (12 credits or more) on campus at Adams State
Work study
- Provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school
- Available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need
- A student must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Federal Work-Study
- Work on campus or for a preapproved nonprofit organization or a public agency, (and the work performed must be in the public interest)
Federal and State Grants
Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours taken in person on the Adams State campus, with a total of at least 12 credits each semester to be considered full-time for these awards
Students are not eligible if enrolled in fewer than 12 credits total, and 9 credits face-to-face or per grant specifications
Note: Being classified as an online-only student, you are only eligible for Federal loans and Pell grants based on your SAI (Student Aid Index on your FAFSA).
If your current enrollment does not meet these requirements, please consult with your academic advisor and adjust your schedule as needed.
If you have any questions regarding your scholarship eligibility, feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@adams.edu or call 719-587-7306.
When Full-Time Enrollment Includes Adams Online Courses
To be considered full-time for Foundation, Institutional, and Athletic scholarships, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least nine credit hours on the Adams State campus and have a total enrollment of at least 12 credit hours overall.
Full-Time Students Admitted into a Degree-Seeking, Online Program
Full-time, degree seeking students admitted into an online program may be eligible for individual scholarships. A review may be conducted on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Financial Aid, or their designee, and are not appealable.
Graduate Programs
Graduate students pursuing programs offered entirely online (e.g. MBA, HEAL programs) are still eligible for Foundation, Institutional, and Athletic Scholarships when enrolled full-time. Offers may be reduced if they exceed direct costs. A graduate student’s total financial aid offer may be adjusted based on their enrollment type using an extenuating circumstance within their program(s) of study. A review may be conducted on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Financial aid or their designee and are not appealable.
Exceptions to Full-time Requirement
In a student’s final semester, that student may request to receive scholarship funds at less than full-time, with documentation from their advisor that the registered coursework is all that is required for graduation. In most cases, the student will still be required to take a minimum of 50% of their courses on the Adams State campus. Requests will be reviewed on an individual basis. Offers may be reduced if they exceed direct costs. A review of enrollment level may be conducted on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Financial aid or their designee to determine eligibility and are not appealable.
Student Athletes
Student-athletes are subject to all NCAA regulations and guidelines. Individual scholarships may be adjusted to ensure compliance with these rules and regulations. Questions should be directed to the Adams State Athletic Department.
Undergraduate students may enroll in any combination of online and in-person classes in order to be eligible for Athletic Scholarships, but must enroll in the number of credit hours required by the NCAA to be eligible.This pertains to athletic awards ONLY; all other awards are per the above policy.
Athletic room waivers may only be applied to Adams State room charges (i.e. on-campus housing)
Athletic board waivers may only be applied to Adams State board charges (i.e. meal plans)
Contact Trey Compton at tcompton@adams.edu with any questions regarding NCAA financial aid or scholarship eligibility requirements.
