The College Opportunity Fund
The College Opportunity Trust Fund (COF) provides a stipend to eligible in-state (resident) undergraduate students. The stipend pays a portion of total in-state tuition while attending a Colorado public or participating private institution. Students wishing to use these funds must apply for the College Opportunity Fund and also authorize Western State to access the funds on your behalf.
Applying for the College Opportunity Fund
Eligible undergraduate students must apply, be admitted and enroll at Western or a participating institution. Both new and continuing students are eligible for the stipend.
Authorizing the COF Stipend
To authorize the use of the COF stipend, log on to College Services/WOL
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After logging in, go to the "Student Tab"
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Select "Student Records"
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Select "COF Stipend Authorization."
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Select the term you wish to update and click the submit button.
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Check the appropriate box to accept the stipend for the term, for lifetime authorization or to decline.
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Click the submit button.
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