How Aid Works
Applying For Aid
At Mines, we award financial aid based on merit and financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
How Need Based Aid Is Determined
Have questions about you award? How does your EFC impact your financial aid?
Accepting and Receiving Aid
What happens after you have been offered financial aid? How does financial aid pay your bill?
Keeping Your Aid
What are the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards you must meet to keep your financial aid and scholarships?
Credit Requirements To Receive Aid
Different types of financial aid have different minimum credit requirements. Taking undergraduate versus graduate classes can affect your eligibility. Repeating classes can change your eligibility. Know how your enrollment can impact your aid.
Rights And Responsibilities
As a student loan borrower, you have federal rights and responsibilities.
Study Abroad or Co-op Semester
Study abroad or cooperative education programs are an exciting opportunity for out students. Find out how your financial aid will react before you go!
Learn More About Cooperative Education Programs
Withdrawing from Mines
If you are leaving Mines for any reason it can impact your financial aid for this term or future terms. Whether you are leaving for a semester or for good, you’ll want to understand how that decision can affect your financial aid.
Contact Info
Mailing address:
Colorado School of Mines
Financial Aid Office
1301 19th Street
Golden, CO 80401
Office Location:
Ben Parker Student Center, E160
1200 16th St
Golden, CO 80401
Walk-In Hours:
Monday through Friday
9am - 4pm
303-273-3301
Toll-free: 1-888-446-9489
finaid@mines.edu
For scholarship questions, email scholarship@mines.edu
More information:
For billing issues contact: Bursar's Office 303-273-3158
For health insurance waivers contact: Student Health Insurance 303-273-3388
For College Opportunity Fund contact: Registrar's Office 303-273-3200
For information on Veteran Affairs contact: Registrar's Office 303-273-3200