Tuition and Financial Aid Overview
Specific Tuition and Financial Aid Details Are On Each Program Page
On the page for your program, you’ll find:
- The current tuition rate
- Financial aid basics
The Extended Campus Tuition Model
Simple Per-Credit Tuition Rate
You pay the same rate whether you are in-state or out-of-state.
Affordable Access to Quality Education
Check the page for your program to see the current tuition rate.
No Student or Technology Fees
Certain courses, e.g., field experiences, may include course fees to support added services and materials.
Financial Aid Opportunities
UNC Scholarships
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing access and support. UNC Scholarships include:
- Admissions determinations
- Support from the UNC Foundation
- Talent recognition
- Donor-funded UNC scholarships
UNC scholarships are awarded yearly, and do not need to be repaid.
Federal Financial Aid
If you are admitted to one of our degree programs, you can apply for federal grants and loans.
You will complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The UNC Applying for Aid page provides important dates, including the release date and deadline for each academic year (a Fall-Spring-Summer cycle which begins each August).
- Late FAFSA submissions are still accepted throughout the academic year, but you may not be considered for the maximum amount of aid.
- If the priority deadline has passed for the upcoming/current school year, we encourage you to apply for FAFSA consideration as soon as you enroll for your first courses.
- Depending on the time of year, you may be able to submit an application for the current academic year and an early/priority application for the following academic year.
You can also find helpful information in the Federal Student Aid Resources.
Scholarships for Rural Educators
Scholarship Opportunity for Students Pursuing Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Teaching Eligibility
If you are a K-12 teacher in a rural Colorado school district, you might qualify for the Concurrent Enrollment Educator Qualification Scholarship. The scholarship supports rural high school teachers who want to offer college-level classes to their students.
Teach Colorado
For Colorado Applicants to Teacher Licensure Programs
UNC is pleased to be partnering with TEACH Colorado, a non-profit coalition that works to support future teachers. If you set up a free account with TEACHColorado.org before you complete your UNC application to a program / concentration that includes initial teacher licensure, you will be eligible to receive up to $100 in reimbursement of your application fee and any costs you may incur for academic transcripts or exams. The TEACHColorado.org checklist is optional, but you will need to create an account if you would like to request reimbursement.