Undergraduate Students

Managed by Student Outreach and Support, these funds help current DU students who find themselves in unexpected financial hardship. Learn more on the Student Outreach and Support website.

Students who are experiencing temporary financial distress or that are in need of necessities can request a short-term emergency loan through the Office of the Bursar. Find out more about the short-term emergency loans process and eligibility on the Office of the Bursar's website.

Funded by the James and Lisa Lillie Charitable Foundation, engagement grants support undergraduate students in pursuing academic enrichment, co-curricular activities, and pre-professional preparation. Examples of activities funded include professional attire, fees for study abroad, books and supplies for courses, and University events like Homecoming and Winter Carnival. For a more detailed list and to apply, view the grant application.

There are several non-DU-related funds for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado. Learn more on the Student Outreach and Support website.

Initiated by a group of student activists in an effort to support survivor healing, the CAPE Survivor Fund is designed to mitigate some financial barriers survivors may face due to the trauma they have experienced. Applying for the fund does not require any reporting to law enforcement or the University. 

If you are interested in learning more about the CAPE Survivor Fund, please email cape@du.edu, call 303-871-3853, or schedule an appointment with CAPE through the MyHealth portal. 

Undergraduate

• On-Campus Employment: Please see the International Student & Scholars website for information on on-campus employment. 
• DU Grants and Scholarships Information
• External resources for funding
  • NAFSA
  • InternationalStudent.com

Graduate

• On-Campus Employment: Please see the International Student & Scholars website for information on on-campus employment. Graduate Assistant positions can be useful for international students since they come with a tuition benefit and stipend. For more information on Graduate Assistant positions including how to search for open roles, please visit the PCO website.
• DU Grants and Scholarships Information
• External resource for funding
  • InternationalStudent.com