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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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Boulder. However, if you are 22 years old or older, married, or a graduate student, you can act now to become a full ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® resident. ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® residents are considered forÌýstate and ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Domicile

The clock started ticking to establish ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® domicile when you physically moved to the state. To prove your intent to make ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® your one, true, fixed and permanent home, you're required to:

• Get a ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® driver's license within 120 days of moving to the state.
• Register your vehicle (if you have one) in ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® within 180 days of moving to the state to avoid penalties.
• Establish additional ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® ties. Visit our adult residency pageÌýto learn more.

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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) |Ìýtuitclass@colorado.edu

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