Active Duty Tuition Assistance Grant

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Active Duty Tuition Assistance Grant

Beginning in Fall 2023, Active Duty Service Members using Military Tuition Assistance (TA) are eligible for the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Grant. 
  • This grant bridges the gap between UCCS tuition, fees and required materials (through TAAP), and the $250/credit hour covered by TA (excludes Colorado state tuition assistance). 
  • There is no application required for this grant.  Those eligible will automatically receive the grant applied to their student accounts on or shortly after census date.  This grant is non-refundable.
  • This grant applies to undergraduate degree-seeking students receiving in state tuition rates only and does not apply to courses not approved for TA.
  • Students must apply for and authorize College Opportunity Fund (COF) to be eligible for grant.
  • Students must work with their base/post Education Center to request Tuition Assistance.
  • Students must submit a Sponsor Billing Request through their student portal in order to utilized their Tuition Assistance.
For more information, please contact Veteran and Military Affairs at 719-255-3253 or military@uccs.edu; or UCCS at Fort Carson at 719-526-8066 or ftcarson@uccs.edu.