Fall 2024

FERPA Notice: Subpoena Received for Student-Athlete Records (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:16:20 +0000

FERPA Notice: Subpoena Received for Student-Athlete Records (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Thu, 10/24/2024 - 14:16 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, to students whose ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder records were subpoenaed as part of a class-action lawsuit.

*Please read the following notice about a class action lawsuit. This is for your information only; you are not required to take any action.*

Dear [first],

On October 7, 2024, Judge Claudia Wilken in the Northern District of California granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement of three class action lawsuits against the NCAA and Power 5 Conferences (ACC, BIG10, Big12, Pac-12, SEC). The cases are: In re: College Athlete NIL Litigation, Case No. 4:20-cv-03919-CW; Hubbard v. NCAA, et. al, Case No. 4:23-cv-01593-CW; Carter v. NCAA, Case No. 3-23-cv-06325-RS. The settlements of the House and Carter casesseek to resolve claims that the NCAA and Power Conferences violated the law by prohibiting current and former student-athletes from profiting from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The settlement of the Hubbard case seeks to compensate student-athletes prior to 2021 for lost education-related benefits.

As part of the proposed settlement, current and former student athletes may be entitled to money damages. In order to identify individuals who might be entitled to money damages, the Judge ordered Division I universities, including ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder, to provide the Settlement Administrator with certain information. For all student athletes from Fall 2019 to September 15, 2024, the court ordered ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ to provide the settlement administrator with name and last-known contact information (ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder will provide last-known email), NCAA EC ID number, semester start and end dates, and sport played. For football and basketball athletes from Fall 2016 to September 15, 2024, ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder has been asked to provide name, NCAA EC ID numbers, last-known email address, date of birth, semester started and ended, sport played, highest grant-in-aid level received, semesters of ineligibility, transfer year and position (for football players only).

This court order requires that ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder provide select student athlete, education and financial aid records maintained by the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Financial Aid and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to the Settlement Administrator.

Neither you nor ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder is a party to this lawsuit. You are receiving this letter because the Office of the Registrar is complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal student privacy law that requires advance notification before records concerning students are provided in response to a court order. This is done so that you, at your sole option and effort, can decide whether you would like to make any objection or file any motion with the court, if you determine that there is a legal basis that information concerning you should not be provided. Otherwise, ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder intends to comply with the court order and provide the records to the settlement administrator by November 8, 2024.

The Court has ordered that the information provided be protected as confidential and not used for purposes other than the notice and administration of the settlement. This information may or may not affect what course of action you may decide to take.

If you have questions about responding, please consult with your/an attorney. If you have questions regarding the court order, contact the attorney for the plaintiffs: Benjamin J. Siegel, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP, 715 Hearst Ave., Suite 202, Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 725-3036. Please do not send inquiries or responses of consent to the Office of the Registrar.

Sincerely,

Kristi Wold-McCormick, PhD
Assistant Vice Provost and University Registrar

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

You are receiving this letter because the Office of the Registrar is complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal student privacy law that requires advance notification before records concerning students are provided in response to any subpoena.

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We've Extended Your COF Lifetime Hour Limit (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We've Extended Your COF Lifetime Hour Limit (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 10/21/2024 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, to students whose COF lifetime hour limit was extended on their behalf.

Dear [first],

We noticed that you've exhausted your allotted 145 lifetime hours of COF funding toward your degree.

On your behalf, we've granted you an institutional waiver that allows your COF funding to continue through Summer 2024. You don't need to take any additional action at this time. This semester's COF hours will be applied to your bill within 48 to 72 hours.

To Apply for Additional COF Hours

If you'll need COF hours beyond Summer 2023, you may submit a ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Commission on Higher Education waiver request.

To Postpone This Extension

To postpone this COF lifetime limit extension until your next semester of enrollment, email the COF support team by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Please be aware that if you postpone the extension, you'll be responsible for paying the portion of this semester's tuition typically covered by COF funds.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

On your behalf, ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder has granted you an institutional waiver that allows your COF funding to continue through Summer 2025.

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Action Required: Submit Your SSN/TIN for Tax Purposes by Dec. 18 (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Action Required: Submit Your SSN/TIN for Tax Purposes by Dec. 18 (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Thu, 10/17/2024 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, to individuals who had financial activity on their account for 2024 and didn't have an SSN or TIN on file.

Dear [first],

You are required by federal law to provide a Social Security number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification number (TIN) to ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder for tax purposes.*

If you fail to do so, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may impose a financial penalty of $50 (26 CFR 1.6050S-1(e)).

Take Action by Wednesday, Dec. 20

To resolve this issue, submit an SSN/TIN update form and a copy of your SSN or TIN card to the Office of the Registrar by mail or secure document upload by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.

Office of the Registrar
University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
Regent Administrative Center, room 101
20 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0020

Do not email documentation containing your SSN or TIN; email is not secure.

International Students

This requirement does not apply to international students who are not eligible for a United States SSN or TIN.

ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Employees

You may have reported your SSN to HR, however, our systems do not currently communicate and you will need to report it to the Office of the Registrar as well to fulfill this requirement.

Privacy

ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder protects the confidentiality of personally identifiable information and will not disclose an SSN or TIN for any purpose not permitted by law or policy (including FERPA) without your consent.

*Federal Requirement

Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your correct SSN or TIN so ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder can file Form 1098-T (Tuition Statement) with the IRS and provide a statement to you.

For information about tax benefits for higher education, see IRS Pub. 970 or the ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Bursar's Office tax information page.

Email Authenticity

Official communications from our office are also available on our website. To find a specific announcement, go to the ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Office of the Registrar site and click "Students," then "Announcements."

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

You are required by federal law to provide a Social Security number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification number (TIN) to ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder for tax purposes.

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Proof of Your Fall 2024 Class Enrollment (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Proof of Your Fall 2024 Class Enrollment (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/15/2024 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2024, to students who were enrolled in Fall 2024 classes.

Dear [first],

Has your car insurance, student loan, scholarship, medical or other provider requested verification of your ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder enrollment?

If so, your free enrollment verification is now available for Fall 2024.

Access Your Enrollment Verification

Note: These verifications display your financial aid enrollment status only. Some graduate students qualify as full- or half-time based on their academic load, but as only half- or less-than-half-time based on their financial aid load. If you're one of those students, you may need to email the Office of the Registrar to discuss your options.

To learn more, see Verify Your Enrollment or Degree

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Has your car insurance, student loan, scholarship, medical or other provider requested verification of your ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder enrollment? If so, your free Fall 2024 enrollment verification is now available.

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COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/10/2024 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who need to provide their Social Security number (SSN) to College Assist in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2024:

7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2024

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

We'll securely send your information to College Assist. Once the error is resolved, follow our instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

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COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/10/2024 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who needed to correct a name error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2024.

7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2024

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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COF Error: Resolve Your Name Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your Name Mismatch (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/10/2024 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who needed to correct a name error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2024.

7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2024

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the name you provided to ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder doesn't exactly match the name in your COF application.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Once you receive an email confirming your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the name you provided to ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder doesn't exactly match the name in your COF application.

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Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/10/2024 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who are eligible for the COF benefit in Fall 2024, but either haven't applied or have an unspecified error in their COF application:

7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that either you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) benefit or there's an error in your application.

COF was created by the ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

If you don't apply for COF and/or resolve your application error by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, you won't receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Fall 2024 class(es).

Please follow our instructions to apply for and authorize COF. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

You're eligible for the COF benefit, but either you haven't applied or there's an error in your application.

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Financial Benefits of Becoming a ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Resident (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Financial Benefits of Becoming a ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Resident (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/01/2024 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, to first-semester students who were approved for in-state tuition under the domicile exception for honorably discharged veterans.

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 ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ 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’re at ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder. However, if you are 22 years old or older, or a graduate student, you can act now to become a full ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ resident, and then apply for 2025–26 financial aid, you could be considered for additional aid next school year.

ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ residents are considered for state and ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ 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 ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ resident and you haven't done so already, submit your 2024–25 FAFSA and any requested documentation. The FAFSA will be available in December for the upcoming school year. Learn more about applying for aid.

Step 2: Take Action to Establish ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Domicile

The clock started ticking to establish ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ domicile when you physically moved to the state. To prove your intent to make ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ your one, true, fixed and permanent home, you're required to:

Get a ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ driver's license within 120 days of moving to the state.
Register your vehicle (if you have one) in ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ within 180 days of moving to the state to avoid penalties.
Establish additional ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ ties by, for example, registering to vote in ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ, paying ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ income taxes and finding employment in ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ.

Visit our adult residency page to learn more.

Step 3: Submit a Residency Petition

Use our 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 by the posted deadline.

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) | tuitclass@colorado.edu

Congratulations on being approved for in-state tuition as an honorably discharged veteran. We want to thank you for your service and provide some potentially beneficial information about becoming a ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ resident for tuition purposes.

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Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/26/2024 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Sept. 26, 2024, to students whose incomplete Fall 2024 residency was closed due to inaction.

Dear [first],

We have reviewed the petition and supporting documents you submitted for Fall 2024. After our initial review, we requested additional documentation or clarification regarding your residency petition. This request was sent to you by email and was noted in Buff Portal as a to-do item.

Because you did not submit the required documentation, your petition is now closed and will no longer be processed. Petition closures are final and may not be appealed.

If you believe that you qualify for in-state tuition classification, you are encouraged to petition for a future term. You must submit a new petition and include all required supporting documents within the published deadlines.

Please see our tuition classification for current students webpage for information about petitioning for future terms.

Office of the Registrar | University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) | tuitclass@colorado.edu

We have reviewed the petition and supporting documents you submitted for Fall 2024. After our initial review, we requested additional documentation or clarification regarding your residency petition. As you did not submit the required documentation, your petition is now closed and will no longer be processed. Petition closures are final and may not be appealed.

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Fall 2024

FERPA Notice: Subpoena Received for Student-Athlete Records (Targeted Message)

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We've Extended Your COF Lifetime Hour Limit (Targeted Message)

To Apply for Additional COF Hours

To Postpone This Extension

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Action Required: Submit Your SSN/TIN for Tax Purposes by Dec. 18 (Targeted Message)

Take Action by Wednesday, Dec. 20

International Students

ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ Boulder Employees

Privacy

*Federal Requirement

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Proof of Your Fall 2024 Class Enrollment (Targeted Message)

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COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message)

To Correct Your Record

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COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)

To Correct Your Record

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COF Error: Resolve Your Name Mismatch (Targeted Message)

To Correct Your Record

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Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message)

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Financial Benefits of Becoming a ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ Resident (Targeted Message)

Financial Benefits of Becoming a Resident

Your Next Steps to Petition for a Residency Change

Step 1: Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Step 2: Take Action to Establish ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ Domicile

Step 3: Submit a Residency Petition

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Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message)

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ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Employees

Financial Benefits of Becoming a ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Resident (Targeted Message)

Step 2: Take Action to Establish ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Domicile