MAT Student Information
Please review Frequently Asked Questions to help answer your questions about the program. MAT Programs Costs 2012-2013 shows the costs. This will give you an overview of the structure of your expenses.
If you are a current MAT student who will be completing the program this summer, information about your expected tuition and expenses will be available soon. The Loan Process is also included if you intend to apply for a loan to finish the program. (Incoming students will complete the program the following Summer in 2013).
If you intend to apply for federal loans, you must first file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov Colorado College will receive this information electronically and will be able to determine your eligibility for federal loans. Federal Direct Loans Basic Information will provide an overview of the Direct Loan program for Federal Direct Stafford and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans. if you would like to consider borrowing to help finance your education for the MAT Program, more specific information is provided below about the application process for each loan.
If you have questions after filing the FAFSA and reviewing this information, you can call the financial aid office at 1-800-260-6458 or 719/389-6651.
- MAT Frequently Asked Questions- general information about financial assistance, loans and student accounts
- MAT Program Costs for 2012-2013
- Federal Direct Loan Basic Information- an overview of the Direct Loan program
Federal Loans
The following loans may be considered when making decisions about financing the MAT Program.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans
- Stafford Loan Application
- Stafford Loan Basics
- Stafford Loan Forgiveness
- Stafford Loan Teachers' Forgiveness Form
- Stafford Loan Teachers' Forbearance Form
- Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note
- Stafford Loan Exit Counseling
Federal Perkins Loans
- Perkins Loan Application and Change Form
- Perkins Loan Information
- Perkins Loan Cancellation Information
- Perkins Loan Entrance Counseling
- Perkins Loan Exit Counseling
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans
- Online Application for the Graduate PLUS Loan
- Graduate PLUS Loan Basics
- Graduate PLUS Master Promissory Note
- Graduate PLUS Entrance Counseling
- Graduate PLUS Exit Counseling
Additional Forms and Information
MAT Financial Aid Advance Request-if there are financial needs for living expenses before the program begins, use this form to request an advance of loan proceeds
Master of Arts in Teaching program information
Information about the Education Programs at Colorado College
Information about Summer Session graduate classes for Experienced Teachers M.A.T. programs and non-degree seeking continuing education graduate students
"Financing Graduate Education” – NASFAA