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Aid Application Delay for 2025-26

The financial aid application usually opens on Oct. 1 each year. However, the application for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 financial aid will open later than usual. Learn more.

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Foster Youth Assistance Program

Learn about funding available through our Foster Youth Assistance Program.

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Still need aid for fall?

It鈥檚 not too late to apply for financial aid for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Complete your FAFSA as soon as you can.

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Homeless Youth Assistance Program

Financial aid is available to baby直播app resident students who experienced homelessness through the EmpowerED program. Learn more.

                         

         How Aid Works

Learn how to apply for aid at CU Boulder

                            

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Enrollment & Financial Aid Important Dates

Making the decision to go to college is very important and how much it costs is usually part of the decision. We're here to help!

We know on average, 60% of undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. Our advisors are available year-round to help you and your family understand the financial aid process so you can make informed decisions about your future. 

How do I...

    Check on my aid status

    Submit documents

    Get my refund

     Request a Parent PLUS loan

    Request a Graduate PLUS loan

    Find out how much money I've borrowed

       Repay my loans

    Know if I've done everything I need to do