Tuition Classification for Applicants & Admitted Students
The information on this websiteÌýis considered to be general guidance and is not legal advice. Refer to theÌý to view the actual law.
How We Determine Residency
After you apply for admission to CU Boulder, you'll receiveÌýan email with instructions on how to access yourÌý.
There you'll find a checklist of the credentials we have and haven't received, as well as information on what you need to do next, if anything.
Our initial determination of your residency for tuition purposes is based entirely on the information you provide, so be sure to submit all requested documents in a timely manner.
- You attended a Colorado high school for at least one year preceding the date of your graduationÌýand you’ve lived in Colorado for at least 12 consecutive months before enrolling at CU Boulder.
- You (if you're 23 or older) or your parents (if you're under 23) have ²ú±ð±ð²ÔÌýdomiciled in ColoradoÌýforÌýoneÌýor more years.
- You're aÌýmember of an American Indian tribe with historical ties to Colorado.
- You're a dependent of or are yourself aÌýqualifying member of the militaryÌý(aid restrictions apply).
- You're under 23 and your parents haven't been domiciled in ColoradoÌýfor oneÌýor more years.
- You're 23 or older and youÌýhaven't ²ú±ð±ð²ÔÌýdomiciled in ColoradoÌýfor oneÌýor more years.
- You're in possession of a nonimmigrant visa (F-1, F-2, H-3, M-1, M-2 or J-1).
Check Your Classification Status
Keep an eye on your for requests for additional information and yourÌýclassification as a resident or nonresidentÌýfor tuition purposes.
Contact Us
Ìý Ìýtuitclass@colorado.edu
Ìý Ìý303-492-6970 (option 3)