Colorado ASSET will allow eligible students to pay in-state tuition at Colorado’s public colleges and universities as long as they meet the certain qualifications. We have a chart that explains the qualifications or you can find out by answering a few questions.
Are You Eligible? Find Out
In general, you will need to:
- Have attended high school for three years right before you graduated
- Be admitted to a participating college within twelve months of graduating
- Sign an affidavit, if you are not legally present in the U.S., saying that you are currently seeking or will seek legal status as soon as you are eligible.
Type of Student
Must have attended a public or private high school in Colorado for at least three years immediately preceding graduation
Must have been admitted to or already attend a public college or university in Colorado within 12 months of graduating or completing a GED
If student does not have lawful immigration status. Must sign affidavit stating they have applied for lawful presence or will apply as soon as they are able
Must have been physically present in Colorado on a continuous basis for at least 18 months prior to enrolling
Graduates High School Before September 1, 2013 and Didn’t Attend College Within 12 Months of Graduation
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Graduates High School Before September 1, 2013 and Attended College Within 12 Months of Graduation
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Future High School Graduates (September 1, 2013 and after)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Current GED (General Equivalency Diploma) Students, Will Complete After September 1, 2013
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Student Completed GED Prior to September 1, 2013
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Students Attending College Under A Reciprocity Agreement (for example: Colorado HS Student attending in New Mexico)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
