Undergraduate Tuition
Tuition classification determines if you should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. Your initial tuition classification is determined from information you supply on your application for admission to the university. You may file a petition if you wish to contest out-of-state classification status or if you become eligible for in-state status.
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Resident Undergraduate Estimated Expenses
Given that it is a major flagship public university, the University of Colorado at Boulder's tuition rates remain among the lowest of any major state university in the country for in-state residents.
An act of the Colorado State Legislature in May 2004 established a new way for Colorado to provide state tax dollar support for higher education at the undergraduate level. Instead of subsidizing in-state undergraduate education, the state provides direct funding to in-state undergraduate students through the College Opportunity Fund (COF). Undergraduate in-state students can apply for COF vouchers to be applied to a portion of their university bill.
If you're an in-state undergraduate student, be sure to visit the websites listed below for more information. You must apply to receive funding.
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How to Obtain In-State Status
Check for Eligibility: Review the Tuition Classification Regulations to see if you are eligible for in-state tuition status.
- Apply / Petition: Based on your status at CU.
- Appeal: If the Tuition Classification Officer denies your petition, you may appeal to the University Tuition Classification Review Board.
Non-resident Undergraduate Estimated Expenses
You and your family are making an important decision and a financial commitment for you to pursue a college education. While our tuition rates are well below those of many private institutions, we recognize that our out-of-state tuition is a considerable investment--one that we are confident will pay you a lifetime of dividends.
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