College Opportunity Fund (COF)
What is COF
The State of Colorado historically subsidized higher education for in-state students by giving money directly to the colleges. In 2004, the Colorado Legislature enacted a new law establishing the College Opportunity Fund (COF). Under this new law, starting in the fall semester 2005, the State will give this money for the subsidy to students by sending it to the institution the student designates. This money, known as College Opportunity Fund stipends, will be applied to an in-state student’s tuition if the student applies for and authorizes the use of the stipend. The college you are attending will receive the money and it will appear as a credit on your tuition bill. Currently the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend is $68.00 per credit hour for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 and is estimated to be worth $62.00 for Fiscal Year 2010/2011.
Tuition Calculation
Fiscal year 2010/2011
| Tuition per credit hour | COF Stipend | Student share of tuition | |
| Resident | $158.25 | $62.00 | $96.25 |
| Resident - CCC Online | $232.15 | $62.00 | $170.15 |
| Resident - Nursing | $202.25 | $62.00 | $140.25 |
Applying for COF
All Colorado resident students are eligible, but you must sign up to receive COF funds. Go to - http://collegeincolorado.org
Authorizing COF
- *Log into "Go2TSJC"
- *Click on "Student" menu link
- *Click on "add/drop classes" link
- *After selecting the term select "Authorize COF" link
