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ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder is committed to addressing affordability and increasing access to higher education through its ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise program, which provides free tuition and fees for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ resident students with the greatest financial need.

Since 2006, the program has supported access to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s flagship university for students who might not otherwise have viewed higher education as an option due to financial reasons.ÌýThe ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise program was expanded for the 2023-24 school year, substantially increasing the number of eligible students.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ the Program

The ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise is a combination of grants that cover tuition and feesÌýfor students with significant financial need. Grants in the program may include the Federal Pell Grant, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Student Grant, and other ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder-funded grants.

Students with a negative Student Aid Index (SAI) may receive up to an additional $5,000 to help cover other education expenses beyond their tuition and fees.ÌýAnyÌýadditionalÌýamountÌýwill be added to the combination of grants that make-up ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise. The SAI is calculated by the FAFSA and helps schools determine financial aid eligibility.

How to Apply

Complete the every year to be considered. Undocumented students can complete the ASSET financial aid application for consideration.

Eligibility

• ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ resident
• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Federal Pell Grant eligible, or eligible undocumented ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ students
  • Families who are eligible typically have an adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less
• SAI of 6,657 orÌýbelow
• Undergraduate working on first bachelor's degree
• Enroll full time (12+ credit hours) in main campus courses

Receiving ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise

To receive ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise, you must enroll full time (12+ credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester. Generally, students who take 15 credits each fall and spring can graduate in four years.

• If you enroll less than full time, your grants will be reduced and may not match your tuition and fees.
• If you enroll less than half time (6+ credit hours), your grants will be canceled for the semester.

You will see tuition and fees on your bill each semester. The grants included in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise will pay toward your balance.

ÌýÌý Tuition for courses through Continuing Education, Summer Session, and Professional Studies is not covered by ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise.

Still have questions?

Check out the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Promise FAQs for additional information.