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Asst. Dean\Director, Student Financial Services
Marty Somero
970.943.3026
Fax 970.943.3086
msomero@western.edu

Asst. Director Financial Aid
Jennifer Bjornstad
970.943.7038
Fax 970.943.3086
jbjornstad@western.edu

Financial Aid Counselor
Natalie Zaelit
970.943.3028
Fax 970.943.3086
nzaelit@western.edu

Head Cashier/Financial Services Counselor
Bill Dowis
970.943.7001
Fax 970.943.3086
bdowis@western.edu

Cashier/ Financial Services Counselor
Shannon Piquette
970.943.3003
Fax 970.943.3086 spiquette@western.edu

Cashier/ Financial Services Counselor
Katie Draven
970.943.3085
Fax 970.943.3086 kdraven@western.edu

Cashier
Hilary DelRoss
970.943.3003
Fax 970.943.3086 hdelross@western.edu

 

 

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. 

Apply for College Opportunity Fund College Opportunity Fund

    • FAQ - List of Frequently Asked Questions

    • Authorize the use of your COF funds
      • You can accept or decline the use of the COF stipend for a term by visiting your WOL account. Logon to WOL and go to "School Resources," "Student Services and Financial Aid," " Student Records," and finally "COF Stipend Authorization."   Select the term you wish to update and check the appropriate box to decline or accept the stipend.
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