Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise Frequently Asked Questions
Below are common questions about Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise. We have additional FAQs for financial aid, the FAFSA, PLUS loans and how to complete online forms requiring multiple signatures.
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Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise FAQs
The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ State Legislature provides direct funding to undergraduate, in-state students through the College Opportunity Fund (COF). Students must apply for and authorize use of the COF, which will then be applied to the student's tuition & fee bill. The remaining portion of tuition is referred to as the "student's share" of tuition.
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise Grant promises to offer enough grants to pay for the student share of tuition and mandatory fees. See the Bursar's webpage for a list of mandatory fees. Some fees, like the New Student Fee and program specific fees are not covered. However, you can use your work-study earnings to cover remaining education costs.
If a student is not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, they are not eligible for the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise.
Please note: Even if a student is eligibleÌýfor the Federal Pell Grant, they are not guaranteed to be eligible for the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise.
In accordance with federal and state requirements, the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵÌýPromise cannot exceed the student's financial need; therefore, scholarships and other resources could potentially reduce the overall Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise amount.
Students who are enrolled in an eligible education abroad program will receive only the amount of funding they would be eligible for if they were enrolled on the Boulder campus. However, a student may choose to accept a loan to cover additional education abroad expenses.
Yes; grant amounts for students who transfer between one Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder school or college and another will be adjusted.
No. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Promise is only available for fall and spring semesters.
This program is specifically for students who attend Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder. However, students should contact the campus they are interested in attending to find out what financial aid is available.