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Financial Benefits of Becoming a Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô Resident (Targeted Message)

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, to first-semester students who were approved for in-state tuition under the domicile exception for honorably discharged veterans.

Dear [first],

You have been 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 Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô 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 remain at Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô Boulder. However, if you are 22 years old or older, married, or a graduate student, you can act now to become a full Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô resident. Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô residents are considered forÌýstate and Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô 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 Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô resident and you haven't done so already, submit your and any requested documentation. Learn more about applying for aid.

Step 2: Take Action to Establish Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô Domicile

The clock started ticking to establish Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô domicile when you physically moved to the state. To prove your intent to make Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô your one, true, fixed and permanent home, you're required to:

  • Get a Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô driver's license within 120 days of moving to the state.
  • Register your vehicle (if you have one) in Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô within 180 days of moving to the state to avoid penalties.
  • Establish additional Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô ties. Visit our adult residency pageÌýand watch the to learn the full requirements.

Step 3: Submit a Residency Petition

Use the 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 byÌýthe posted deadline.


Office of the RegistrarÌý|ÌýUniversity of Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) |Ìýtuitclass@colorado.edu

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