Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)

COSI’s mission is to provide holistic support to students receiving scholarships through encouraging personal connection, increasing access to an engaging community, and inviting them to participate in relevant learning opportunities towards academic and career success.

The COSI Community Partnership scholarship program assists students in navigating their way through their time at CCA. The COSI Traditional program's mission is to provide holistic support to students through coaching, and providing resources through educational workshops. Students wanting to join COSI Traditional will need to complete the General Scholarship Application. Students receiving the COSI scholarship or wanting more information on scholarships can contact COSITraditional@ccaurora.edu.

The COSI Back to Work scholarship program is designed to support students or students with spouses whose employment was impacted by the COVID-19 virus. This can include loss of hours, income and job as well as being unable to work due to family obligations or health concerns. Students wishing to participate in the COSI Careers program must be eligible, complete an interest form, and complete their degree or certificate program by May 2023.  Scholarship recipients can expect to meet with an academic coach regularly and participate in workshops and program events with a focus on career success. For more information, please contact the COSI Careers team via email or phone at COSIBacktoWork@ccaurora.edu. 

The COSI Finish What You Started scholarship program helps Colorado residents go back to school and earn their credential or degree. The program supports in two ways: providing financial assistance and support services throughout their college experience. Students wanting to participate in the COSI FWYS program will need to complete an interest form, and complete their degree or certificate by May 2026. Scholarship recipients can expect to meet with a completion navigator regularly and participate in workshops and program events with a focus on completion, transfer, and employment. For more information, please contact the COSI FWYS Team at COSIFWYS@ccaurora.edu.