Financial Resources
Pride Emergency Fund
The Leah Memorial Fund was created by CSU parents with the intent to support the work of creating a culture of inclusivity on the CSU campus and who recognized the critical support the Pride Resource Center provides to students. The purpose of this fund is to support specific financial needs of students who have been impacted by circumstances connected or related to the LGBTQ+ community. This fund is meant to serve emergency needs and is awarded on a rolling, first-come first-served basis.
CSU Scholarships
Below are scholarships available through CSU that are connected to the mission of the Pride Resource Center. For a full list of scholarships, check out the CSUSA, CSU’s scholarship database.
Pride Resource Center Scholarship
This fund provides scholarship assistance to LGBTQIA+ undergraduate and graduate students who have been impacted by issues connected to the LGBTQIA+ community. This fund is hosted through the CSU Pride Resource Center to support students’ sense of belonging and progress towards completion of their degree(s).
Criteria for scholarship consideration shall include:
- Enrolled part-time or full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program;
- Any class, any major;
- Demonstration of involvement and commitment to LGBTQ+ issues, social justice and inclusion;
- Demonstration of financial need.
Applications Open: October 1
Application Deadline: March 1
Hillburn Mier Scholarship
This fund is to provide scholarships for students who are committed to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, and are enrolled in the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University.
Criteria for scholarship consideration shall include:
- Be a full-time undergraduate student;
- Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA. First year or transfer students shall have a minimum 3.2 GPA at their respective high schools or colleges;
- Have demonstrated participation in or intention to participate in STEM;
- Demonstrated financial need as established by the Office of Financial Aid at CSU or otherwise demonstrated extenuating financial need.
- Demonstrated involvement and commitment to LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and inclusion.
Applications Open: October 1
Application Deadline: March 1
Hoole/Sagen Scholarship
This fund provides scholarship assistance through the College of Health and Human Sciences to students who have overcome educational, economic, or social barriers to access higher education and who have demonstrated involvement and commitment to LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and inclusion.
Criteria for scholarship consideration shall include:
- Be a full or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Health and Human Sciences;
- Major in Social Work;
- Any class level;
- Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA;
- Demonstrate financial need; and
- Demonstrate commitment to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Applications Open: October 1
Application Deadline: March 1
Off-Campus Scholarships
Below you will find links to state and national organizations who offer scholarships related to LGBTQIA+ experiences and databases in which you can search for additional opportunities. The links below are not affiliated with CSU.
Colorado Scholarships
National Scholarships/Databases
CSU Basic Needs Resources
The Pride Resource Center, SAFE Center, and ASCSU have collaborated to offer free gender affirming garments, resources and other high-need items available for free to those who need them. These items can be accessed in the Pride Resource Center (LSC 232) without providing any information.
- Chest binders
- Compression underwear
- Bra inserts
- Packing underwear
- Period Products
- Personal Hygiene Products
- HRT Support Supplies
- Gender Exploration Resources
- And more!
The Pride Resource Center hosts semesterly Clothing Swaps that are free and open to all. We will accept donations for the weeks leading up to the swap and then have all items available for anyone to take (no swapping needed). We typically host these in October and around Spring Break. Check out Event Calendar for details.
The Survivor Advocacy And Foundational Education Center (SAFE Center) has a closet of clothes available to those who need it. Visit Student Services Building Room 112 to access.
CSU offers multiple resources to support students in meeting their basic needs, such as:
- Food Security (Rams Against Hunger)
- Housing Security
- Utility Resources
- Transportation Security
Learn more about these resources through the Office for Basic Needs.
Rams Against Hunger serves as emergency food relief for all CSU community members. Services include:
- CSU’s Food Pantry
- Pocket Pantries (like the one located right next to Pride)
- Ram Food Recovery (text updates about free food available on campus)
- RamRide Food Ops (food delivery)
- Meal Swipe Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, can help eligible low-income families and individuals stretch their food budget (works just like a debit card). Case Management’s program, SNAP4Rams, helps students navigate this process & learn about eligibility. Email snap4rams@colostate.edu.
RamRide Secure provides financial assistance for transportation. Student can apply for $150 in Lyft credits to help get around, provided by ASCSU.
Off-Campus Basic Needs Resources
There are some organizations off-campus that can be helpful with financial and basic needs support:
Food Security
- FoCo Cafe
- FoodNotBombs
- Larimer County Food Bank
- Vindeket Food (no-cost food market)
- UC Health Family Medicine Center Food Pantry