Dear [first],
Congratulations on being approved for in-state tuition as an honorably discharged veteran. We want to thank you for your service and provide some information about the potential benefits of becoming a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ resident for tuition purposes.
Financial Benefits of Becoming a Resident
As an honorably discharged veteran, you'll be assessed the in-state tuition rate as long as you remain at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder. However, if you are 22 years old or older, or a graduate student, you can act now to become a full ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ resident and also apply for 2024–25 financial aid, you could be considered for additional aid next school year.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ residents are considered forÌýstate and ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder grants, which may significantly increase your financial aid offer.
Your Next Steps to Petition for a Residency Change
Step 1: Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
If you do intend to become a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ resident and you haven't done so already, submit your and any requested documentation. Learn more about applying for aid.
Step 2: Take Action to Establish ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Domicile
The clock started ticking to establish ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ domicile when you physically moved to the state. To prove your intent to make ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ your one, true, fixed and permanent home, you're required to:
- Get a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ driver's license within 120 days of moving to the state.
- Register your vehicle (if you have one) in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ within 180 days of moving to the state to avoid penalties.
- Establish additional ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ ties by, for example, registering to vote in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, paying ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ income taxes and finding employment in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥.
Visit our adult residency pageÌýto learn more.
Step 3: Submit a Residency Petition
Use the residency calendars to determine the first semester for which you'd qualify for in-state residency. Once petitions open for that term, submit your residency petition with all required documentation to the Office of the Registrar byÌýthe posted deadline.
Office of the RegistrarÌý|ÌýUniversity of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) |Ìýtuitclass@colorado.edu
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