CU Complete | Financial Support
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CU Complete Scholarship
Continuing Education offers a scholarship opportunity designed to assist former CU Boulder students who are returning to complete their first undergraduate degree.
Beginning fall 2026, CU Complete will shift from a one-time scholarship to an ongoing scholarship program with dedicated wrap-around support services. This shift will include changes to eligibility requirements and the application process.
Please read the below sections before applying.
CU Complete Spring and Summer 2026 Scholarships
The section below is for eligible students applying for the CU Complete scholarship program for spring or summer 2026.
- Scholarships of up to $500 may be awarded to students enrolled in 5 or fewer credits in one term and scholarships of up to $1,000 may be awarded to students enrolled in 6 or more credits in one term.
- Students are eligible for a scholarship only once and must meet all eligibility requirements. Awards are based on availability of funds.
Eligibility
- Students may be degree-seeking or non-degree seeking students.
- Scholarships may be applied to CU Boulder credit courses only.
- Students must be enrolled in a course or courses in order to receive an award.
- Students are eligible for this scholarship only once.
- Scholarships are dedicated to students completing their first bachelor’s degree.
- Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Students must have taken at least one calendar year off, or be in their final semester, for consideration.
How to Apply
Applications are considered as they are received. To apply, download and complete the application:
Completed applications may be submitted via email, U.S. mail or fax:
ceadvise@colorado.edu (Preferred)
CU Complete Scholarship
Continuing Education
1505 University Avenue, 178 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
Fax: 303-492-3962
For questions about CU Complete or the scholarship, please call 303-492-9671 or email ceadvise@colorado.edu to speak with an academic advisor.
CU Complete Fall 2026 and Beyond Scholarship
The section below is for eligible students applying for the CU Complete scholarship program for fall 2026 and beyond. Students who received the previous version of the CU Complete scholarship are welcome to apply for the updated program as long as they meet the new eligibility requirements.
- Eligible students will receive $1,000 per semester.
- Each semester after their first semester of enrollment in the CU Complete Scholarship program, the student’s performance will be reviewed to determine if they qualify for an additional $250. Students must earn at least a 2.3 term GPA in 6 or more credits in their previous CU Complete semester to receive an additional $250 during their next CU Complete semester.
- Students are eligible for the CU Complete scholarship for up to six consecutive semesters as long as they meet the renewal criteria.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the CU Complete scholarship program, students must meet the following criteria:
- have completed at least 90 credits (with at least 45 credits from CU Boulder)
- have taken a minimum of two consecutive years away from their CU Boulder enrollment
- be degree-seeking
- be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
- take at least 3 credits every semester they participate in the program
- be able to graduate within six consecutive terms or two consecutive years
Renewal Criteria
The CU Complete scholarship may be renewed for up to six total semesters as long as students meet the renewal criteria. Recipients are automatically eligible for renewal; no further application is required. The following criteria will be reviewed each semester to confirm eligibility:
- Students must be making progress toward their degree.
- Students must earn credit each semester they enroll (i.e., students must not complete a semester with all F, W, and/or I grades).
Students who do not meet renewal criteria will be placed on a probationary status with the option to appeal. The second semester a student enrolls without earning credit, the student will no longer be eligible to participate in the program.
How to Apply
Schedule an appointment with a Continuing Education academic advisor. After your intake is complete, an academic advisor will provide you with the CU Complete Program - Scholarship Application. This application involves attesting that you understand the program’s eligibility criteria and includes a short, 250-word essay about your return to CU Boulder and your long-term goals. This application must be completed for you to finalize your participation in the CU Complete program and to receive your scholarship.
Notably, this intake process should be completed at least one month prior to the end of the semester for students to receive the CU Complete scholarship. If a student finalizes their participation in the CU Complete program after this deadline, they may begin their enrollment in the program and receive their first $1,000 scholarship in the subsequent semester.
For questions about CU Complete or the scholarship, please call 303-492-9671 or email cucomplete@colorado.edu to speak with an academic advisor.