Understanding how to fund your graduate program is an important part of your admissions journey. This article outlines funding options available to Relay students in Colorado. We encourage you to explore the resources below, read about general financial aid and AmeriCorps, and connect with your employer or program partners to learn about additional opportunities.

TEACH Colorado

Our friends at TEACH Colorado have free tools and resources to make applying to our program - and becoming a classroom teacher - easier.
 
Create an account today and immediately access:
•        An interactive application checklist to keep you on track.
•        $100 fee reimbursement towards application and testing expenses.
•        1-on-1 expert advice for any question along the way.
•        How-to guides for eligibility, applications, testing and finances.
•        A chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition.

To capitalize on the fee reimbursement, you just have to create a TEACH Colorado account here before you apply to Relay. Once you have subscribed to TEACH Colorado and applied to Relay, you can submit your fee reimbursement here and apply for the TEACH Colorado scholarship here!

Educator Recruitment and Retention Program

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides up to $10,000 in one-time financial assistance toward Relay tuition for most Residents and Alternative Licensure candidates who commit to teaching for three years. Applications for 2025-26 are expected to open in July 2025, and funds are awarded first-come, first-served. Read more about the opportunity here. The deadline is September 30, 2025.