Tips for Parents

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  • Most undergraduates between 18 andÌý24-years-old are considered dependentÌýfor federal, state and university aid. However, most communication from the university, including financial aid offers and tuition bills, are sent directly to the student's Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder email address. It may be helpful to remind your student to forward important communicationsÌýon to you.
  • Visit the webpage to learn more about campus events, news and resources.

GetÌýthe most aid possible

  • Remind your student to file for financial aid each year by submitting the before March 1 so they don't miss out on scholarshipÌýfunds.
    • Parent's federal tax information and username and password are needed to complete the FAFSA.
  • Students should complete the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Scholarship Application Between Nov. 1 andÌýMarch 15 each year.
  • Encourage your studentÌýto explore other .
  • If your familyÌýexperienced a recent change in income that is not reflected on your student's financial aid application, such as a loss of income, divorce, death in family or unusually high medical expenses, you may request to have our office review your ²õ±è±ð³¦¾±²¹±ôÌý³¦¾±°ù³¦³Ü³¾²õ³Ù²¹²Ô³¦±ð²õ.

Know the Security Language

We have a lot of different terms for security and authorizations. Below is how we define it for our students.

Security Access & Authorizations

FERPA - enables the university to talk to your parents about your educational records. There are other types of authorization:

  • Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Guest Access: enables your parents to some of yourÌýeducation record online.
  • Security Passphrase: a step to your identityÌýbefore we can disclose any information.
  • Authorized Payer Access: allows others to pay your university bill.
  • Apply Aid to All University Charges: authorize aid to pay other university charges.

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