We know that many students, particularly LGBTQIA+ students, benefit from different types of basic needs resources & financial support. Check out the links below to find resources that may work for you.

Scholarships & CSU Financial Support

Below you'll find funding resources to support your tuition & housing costs at CSU.

CSU Scholarships

Check out this page to learn more about CSU-specific scholarships that support students’ cost of attending the university. We have some options that are intentionally created to support those impacted by issues related to the LGBTQ+ community and those who have demonstrated involvement and commitment to LGBTQ+ issues, social justice and inclusion. You can also find more information about additional CSU scholarships, including:

Leah Memorial Fund
LGBTQ+ Scholarship

Below you will find links to Colorado organizations who offer scholarships to LGBTQ+ students and databases in which you can search for additional scholarship opportunities. The links below are not affiliated with CSU.

Below you will find links to national organizations who offer scholarships to LGBTQ+ students and databases in which you can search for additional scholarship opportunities. The links below are not affiliated with CSU.

Pride Financial Aid Liaison

Have questions about financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA, and more? You can get your questions answered by our Financial Aid Liaison, Jenna Waldvogel.

Email questions or reach out to schedule an individual meeting: jenna.waldvogel@colostate.edu

photo Jenna Waldvogel in green polo shirt in front of Admin building.

CSU Basic Needs Support

Below you'll find resources to support housing & food security, transportation needs, gender affirming garments, hygiene needs & more.

Learn more about the Leah Memorial Fund here.

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.

The Lavender Cabinet

The Pride Resource Center, Women and Gender Advocacy 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.

RAMS AGAINST HUNGER

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

Food Pantry Hours:

Visit 1251 Mason St (Student Services Building) at their new location!

Monday: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesdays: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursdays: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Fridays: CLOSED

SNAP4RAMS

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.

CAREER CENTER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The CSU Career Center has multiple resources to financially support students in employment searches, internships etc, such as:

Interview Attire Fund: Up to $250 to purchase clothing for interviews, jobs, etc.
Equity Initiative Fund: Up to $1000 grants for professional development opportunities for Black/African American students
Unpaid/Underpaid Internship Support: Up to $4000 to reduce financial barriers of completing an internship.
Ontiveros Inclusive Fellowship Fund: Paid employment opportunities for folx regardless of citizenship status.

Pride Basic Needs Liaison

Have questions about,,,

Affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day?
Finding a safe and stable place to live?

Reach out to our Basic Needs Liaison, Michael Buttram to talk through your options & resources available!

Basic Needs General Email: lsc_basicneedsinfo@colostate.edu
Michael’s Email: michael.buttram@colostate.edu

photo of Michael Buttram in a blue tshirt making a silly face.

Financial Support for Transition Care

Below you'll find resources for affording & funding HRT, surgery, name & gender marker changes, and more.

GENDERBANDS

To help transgender people pay for transition-related costs.

JIM COLLINS FOUNDATION

The mission of the Jim Collins Foundation is to fund gender-confirming surgeries for transgender people who need it.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY

The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. Below is a link to a database of resources regarding healthcare and legal services.

POINT OF PRIDE

Point of Pride offers an Annual Transgender Surgery Fund, a Free Chest Binder Donation Program, a Free Trans Femme Shapewear Program, an Electrolysis Financial Support Program, and other community-building support initiatives for trans youth and adults.

STEALTH BROS SUPPORT FUND

Specializes in HRT Dopp Kits for the transgender community, and raises money to aid someone in top surgery expenses.

Colorado State University

Pride Resource Center

Basic Needs & Financial Support