Ask Financial Aid a QuestionTell us a little about yourself and provide details about your question so we can respond as soon as possible.You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form.Indicates required field Are you a:Ìý Prospective StudentÌý Current StudentÌý Parent, Family or Friend of StudentÌý Law Student (prospective or current)Ìý Athlete (current collegiate athlete)Ìý Faculty or StaffÌý OtherName:Email:Student ID:Student ID (if known):What is my Student IDWhat is my Student ID?Student Name:What can we help you with? Please select all that apply.Ìý Application or Aid StatusÌý Holds or To-Do ItemsÌý Financial Aid on the University BillÌý Master Promissory Note (MPN) or Entrance CounselingÌý Student Employment or Work-StudyÌý GrantsÌý Student (Subsidized, Unsubsidized) LoanÌý Parent PLUS LoanÌý Private loanÌý Loss of Income or Special CircumstancesÌý Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Ìý WithdrawingÌý Asset Student Aid Application (CASFA)Ìý Education AbroadÌý Summer aidÌý Payment plansÌý Housing assumption for aid purposesÌý OtherReview before you submitBased on your choices above, please read the following before you submit this form:Application or Aid StatusIf you are interested in the status of your financial aid, first in Buff Portal to see if there are any outstanding actions you must take to receive an aid offer. If you've completed all outstanding items, view your aid on the .ÌýIf you have recently submitted a document via our online upload tool, please give us a couple of days to process. We receive many documents daily and may not be able to confirm what we've received by phone.Holds & To DosHolds and To-Do's are listed inÌýlÌýand are very important to complete in a timely manner. If you recently submitted a form or document via our secure document upload, please provide us a couple days to process it. The status of your document will appear in Buff Portal. If you have a question about a particular to-do item, please make sure to mention that in your question.Aid & the BillLearn how student aid and parent loans pay toward your university bill, when aid is applied and how you receive refunds on ourÌýAid & the BillÌýwebpage. If you haven't already, we encourage you toÌýauthorize your aidÌýto pay for all university charges.Complete MPN or Entrance CounselingTo complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) orÌýEntrance Counseling, visitÌý. MPNs and Entrance Counseling areÌýmandatory by the federal government, so we may be limited in our ability to help you beyond pointing you to their resources.Student EmploymentComplete theÌýStudent Employment's email formÌýwith specific questions or visit ourÌýÌýfor information on student jobs, work-study, job resources, and more.GrantsGrants are typically offered to low-income students and can be a combination of federal, state and university funding. Eligibility for grand aid is based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and when you applied (as it is first-come, first-served). Visit ourÌýgrants webpageÌýfor more information.Loans are available forÌýundergraduateÌýandÌýgraduateÌýstudents. Federal DirectÌýSubsidized and Unsubsidized LoansÌýare need-based (i.e. provided for low-income families based on the FAFSA application).Parent PLUS LoansA Parent Plus Loan isÌýavailable toÌýparents of dependent undergraduate students. Read more details and how to apply on ourÌýParent PLUS loan webpage.Private LoanPrivate student loansÌýare offered by private lenders and eligibility depends on a credit score. We recommend that you complete a financial aid application before considering a private loan.Loss of Income or Special CircumstancesEligibility for financial aid is based on a prior tax year, which may not be indicative of the family's continuing ability to pay for educational expenses. The Office of Financial Aid is able to evaluate special circumstances on a case-by-case basis with adequate documentation. See step-by-step instructions on our special circumstances webpage.Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)In order to receive financial aid, students must comply with Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).ÌýThis policy requires students to maintain a certain GPA and complete a set percentage of the courses attempted. For more information about the policy, including specific requirements and the appeal process, visit our SAP webpage.WithdrawalOfficial withdrawals from the university are processed through the Registrar's office; however, your financial aid may be impacted as well. For details about procedures, deadlines, and how to appeal for a tuition refund, visit the Registrar's withdrawal webpage. For financial aid impacts, reviewÌýtheÌýFinancial Aid Withdrawal Policy.ASSET Aid Application (CASFA)Students eligible under the Colorado ASSET Bill may apply for financial aid by completing the and listing CU Boulder's school code (001370). See details on types of aid available to ASSET students and how to apply.Education AbroadFinancial eligibility for the different education abroadÌýprograms varies, so please review our Education Abroad webpage to ensure that your plans are financially feasible.Summer AidFinancial aid may be available to students who are interested in attending summer school. Work-study is also available for students with or without summer enrollment. Our summer school webpage includes instructions on how to receive aid for summer.Payment PlansTuition and fees can be paid over the course of each semester by enrolling in optional payment plans through the Housing costsSelect this option if theÌýhousing assumptionÌýon your financial aid offer is incorrect and let us know if you'll live on-campus, off-campus or with a parent while attending school.The university requiresÌýallÌýfirst-year undergraduate students to live inÌýon-campus. Making a selection here does not release you from theÌýrequirement. To petition, you must request a housing exemption.Keep in mind, if you request to change your housing allowance, your cost & financialÌýaid could also change.ÌýProvide us with more detail about your question.
