Tuition Classification Information
According to Colorado Tuition Classication Law, state-supported colleges and universities in Colorado must classify each student as either in-state or out-of-state for tuition purposes. This designation determines what your tuition classification will be, and it affects the amount of tuition you will pay. In-state students pay lower tuition than out-of-state students.
The law also determines the conditions you must meet in order to be classified as an in-state student. Although people who have lived in Colorado only a short time are considered state residents by voting and other legal purposes, they are not necessarily classified as in-state for tuition purposes unless they meet specific additional requirements outlined.
Administering the tuition law, as with any law, depends upon the judgement and interpretation of individual actions and circumstance.
Colorado Higher Education Residency Guide
Petition for In-State Tuition Process
In more complicated cases, we may require you to submit a Petition for In-State Tuition (
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There are deadlines for submitting completed petitions are published on the academic calendar.
After reviewing the petition, the Office of the Registrar will either render a decision or request more information.
If your request for in-state tuition is denied, you may then ask that your petition be reviewed by the Tuition Classification Appeals Committee. All decisions of the committee are final.
Where do I send my petition?
The Tuition Classification Officer in the Office of the Registrar reviews petitions for in-state residency.
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Who: |
Metza Templeton |
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Where: |
Student Success Building, Suite 160 (#3) |
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When: |
Business Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
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Telephone: |
303-556-2907 |
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Fax: |
303-556-3999 |
Lawful Presence:
Colorado House Bill 1023 requires all in-state students to be verified for lawful presence in the United States. Visit our Lawful Presence page for more information.
