Continuing Undergraduates

Here are some general reminders to guide you through the financial aid process:

  • The ) opens Oct. 1 and must be completed each year. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA before March 1 in order to be considered for all types of aid. Get details about the financial aid timeline and process.
  • Check your CU Boulder email address for communications from our office.
  • You will continue to check your financial aid status via .
  • If you borrowed Federal Direct Loans all you have to do is accept the loans in .
  • If your parent has already borrowed Federal PLUS Loans, they do not have to complete another MPN, but they do have to complete the PLUS loan application and any required forms to accept the loan.
  • We check your academic progress at the end of each semester, so review the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy to make sure you are not in danger of losing future financial aid.

View the types of aid you may be eligible for.

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