Tips for Parents
Stay updated
- Most undergraduates between 18 and 24-years-old are considered dependent for federal, state and university aid. However, most communication from the university, including financial aid offers and tuition bills, are sent directly to the student's ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder email address. It may be helpful to remind your student to forward important communications on to you.
- Visit the webpage to learn more about campus events, news and resources.
Get the most aid possible
- Remind your student to file for financial aid each year by submitting the before March 1 so they don't miss out on scholarship funds.
- Parent's federal tax information and username and password are needed to complete the FAFSA.
- Students should complete the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Scholarship Application Between Nov. 1 and March 15 each year.
- Encourage your student to explore other .
- If your family experienced a recent change in income that is not reflected on your student's financial aid application, such as a loss of income, divorce, death in family or unusually high medical expenses, you may request to have our office review your special circumstances.
Know the Security Language
We have a lot of different terms for security and authorizations. Below is how we define it for our students.
Security Access & Authorizations
FERPA - enables the university to talk to your parents about your educational records. There are other types of authorization:
- ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Guest Access: enables your parents to some of your education record online.
- Security Passphrase: a step to your identity before we can disclose any information.
- Authorized Payer Access: allows others to pay your university bill.
- Apply Aid to All University Charges: authorize aid to pay other university charges.