A student needs to demonstrate one of the following criteria: If eligible, students need to complete a 2022-2023 FAFSA or CASFA and receive an EFC of $0-$10,860. Students not eligible for federal or state aid need to submit the Demonstration of Exceptional Need Form to verify whether they are a recipient of at least one of the following federal programs or designations: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Benefits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Medicaid or Health First Colorado Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Benefits Section 8 Housing Vouchers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Benefits Free and Reduced Lunch Benefits (pre-COVID) An income that is too low to require a Federal Income Tax Filing Once a student completes the Exceptional Need Form, CMC staff will process the form to confirm need. Students can reference the Completed Exceptional Need Form email from DocuSign to see the determination listed at the bottom of the form in the Office Use Only: Final Decision box.