Policies
Adjustments to Financial Aid
There are a variety of circumstances that may require an adjustment to a student’s financial aid. Students should understand how dropping and adding courses, receiving other aid, or corrections on their FAFSA will impact their aid.
Drug Conviction
Students who have been convicted under federal or state law for possession or sale of a controlled substance while receiving Title IV aid are no longer suspended from recieving financial aid. Learn more.
FERPA
The Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records (which includes financial aid).
Repeat Coursework
If you received a grade of “D-” or better for a course, you may only retake the course once and be eligible to receive financial aid. Financial aid cannot pay for more than one repeated course with a passing grade even if your major or program requires you to retake it. Repeat courses do not count toward minimum enrollment requirements to receive aid.
If you previously took a course and received a grade of “F” or did not complete, financial aid can pay toward retaking the course(s); however, multiple failed courses could lead to a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) violation.
Return of Title IV Funds and Refund Policy
This policy explains the impact on financial aid for students who withdraw, cancel enrollment, drop to zero hours, take a leave of absence or are dismissed.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
To comply with Title IV regulation, the University of Colorado Boulder is required to have a Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, which require students to maintain a certain GPA and complete a set percentage of the courses attempted.
Student Loan Code of Conduct
The Office of Financial Aid has established a set of principles and policies to govern educational lending practices for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Our staff will follow this Code of Conduct to ensure the integrity of the student loan process.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Students who receive any form of financial aid, have certain rights and responsibilities. The university is also required to disclose certain information to all students. Also view .
Education Abroad (Study Abroad)
Students must be enrolled in a CU Boulder education abroad (study abroad) program to be eligible for financial aid through CU Boulder's financial aid office. Students participating in an education abroad (study abroad) program through another university are not eligible.
Verification
Students may be asked to provide additional information as part of the verification process. Verification checks the accuracy of answers provided on a student's FAFSA.
Withdrawal Policy
Official withdrawals from the university are processed through the Office of the Registrar. Withdraw from CU will provide details about procedures, deadlines, and explain how to appeal for a tuition refund.
Paying Students & Other Financial Assistance (OFA) Policy
CU Boulder follows the How to Pay Students and OFA policies to ensure students are paid using the proper payment methods and all forms of financial aid are considered.
Financial Aid Guides
Read additional information about your financial aid. In this guide, you will find information about applying for student and parent loans, reporting scholarships, financial aid policies and much more.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Compliance Report
View information that describes the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).