Financial Aid
We'll help you every step of the way.
In the Office of Financial Aid, we help students and their families finance a DU education. From applying for aid to managing unmet cost, we'll provide you with guidance, resources and advice at every step along the way. Use the links above to learn about our aid programs, the cost of a DU education, application instructions, deadlines and more--all for your specific program.
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The Impact of Obama's Reelection on Federal Student Aid
"President Obama's victory over Mitt Romney in the 2012 election will give the administration four more years to push its ambitious higher education and student aid goals. But the president will certainly face new challenges in his second term.
Perhaps the two biggest challenges Obama will face are a potentially more partisan Congress with fewer moderates and the mounting national deficit that puts all federal spending – including federal student aid – at risk for scrutiny and cuts.
Before Obama even begins his second term, there are three issues impacting student aid that could be addressed by the lame-duck Congress."
Learn more about these issues from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
On the Blog: Tips on Winning a Scholarship
Posted November 7, 2012
"A couple of weeks ago, at the 2012 NACAC Annual Conference, I attended a session by Mark Kantrowitz, the publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com. His presentation focused on Winning a Scholarship and covered many items from this quick reference guide. For me, I found the following information helpful for students looking to win a scholarship."
Learn more about winning scholarships on 411 on Financial Aid - The Director's Blog.