Residency Exceptions – Veterans and Dependents
GI Promise
- All honorably discharged veterans, who show established domicile in Colorado immediately preceding the start of the semester, regardless of length of time, shall be granted in-state tuition exception. The veteran can also petition for this benefits for their spouse and dependent if the veteran established domicile in Colorado. A dependent is an unmarried undergraduate student and under the age of 23 on or before the first day of class.
- Complete the GI Promise form, submit documentation of veteran’s Colorado domicile, and a copy of DD214 Member 4 (or Service 2).
- All members of the armed forces of the United States on active duty in Colorado or the member’s spouse or dependent shall not lose his or her eligibility for in-state tuition status if the member retires or separates from the military and remains in Colorado.
- If you are a financial aid recipient, your cost of attendance has been greatly reduced and your financial aid will be adjusted. You will no longer be eligible for scholarships based on being a non-resident.
- Students who are not eligible for G.I. Promise may be eligible for VA Yellow Ribbon benefits. More information about the VA Yellow Ribbon program is available here.