Financial Aid
Our Financial aid options are designed to alleviate the financial burden of getting started with your education.
Options for financial aid include affordable payment plans starting at 0% interest financing, deferred payments, and DWC scholarships.
We accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) grants to those who qualify, funding from Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Veterans Education benefits via VET TEC®, or other special discounts.
To learn more about your financial aid options, register for a free info session and speak to a student advisor.
Scholarships
DWC offers various financial aid scholarships to help those in our community be able to achieve their education goals. Available tuition scholarships are:
- Tech Skills Scholarship – For those who are unemployed or under employed and looking to get back into a career in tech.
- Women and Tech Scholarship – For all women pursuing a career in tech or looking to advance from their current positions
- Veterans – For Vets who are pursuing a career in tech and have no other GI Bill or VRRAP benefits remaining
Scholarship awards range from 25% to 100% tuition.
All students must first attend an info session with a student advisor to discuss career goals and outcomes before their scholarship application will be processed.
DWC provides affordable and flexible student loan financing provided by Climb Credit.
Student loan financing begins at 0% interest. All Certificate Programs are eligible for payment plan financing.
A one-time setup fee of $100 and first payment are due before registration may begin. Minimum payments must be made each month. Some restrictions may apply.
Contact our Admissions Team to discuss all your payment options.
DWC works closely with Workforce Centers across the US to provide training to qualified candidates through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
WIOA is designed for those individuals who are unemployed or dislocated workers to help get back to work with skills-based training.
Download our WIOA guide to help you navigate through the grant process more easily.
Opportunity Next provides all eligible Colorado High School seniors with $1500 towards your tuition in high priority pathways. This includes ALL certificate programs at Digital Workshop Center helping you prepare for the next step of your career through non-traditional education.
Opportunity Next participants are eligible for a double matching grant from Digital Workshop Center for an additional $3,000 off of the base tuition.
If you have a recognized disability, you may be eligible for technology skills training services from your Vocational Rehabilitation office. DWC has worked with students with a wide variety of disabilities, and we can coordinate with your VR office to provide an assessment or custom training plan.
Download our guide to walk you through eligibility, program details, and more.
Check with your local DVR office for specific questions pertaining to their process for career readiness and technology training.