CU Tuition and Finances

How do I make a deposit to my student’s BuffOne Account?

To add Campus Cash to students Buff One Card go to the Buff one website and click on add campus cash. Students will need to provide parents with their Buff One Card number in order to allow them to add funds to it. If you wish to have your student use their Buff One Card as a debit or ATM card, through their Elevations Credit Union Account visit Elevations Credit Union website.

How does my student obtain in-state tuition status?

The tuition classification officer determines if students should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. A student’s initial tuition classification is determined from information they supply on their application for admission to the university. The student may file a petition if he/she wishes to contest out-of-state classification status or if they become eligible for in-state status.

The first step is to review the Tuition Classification Regulations to see if the student is eligible for in-state tuition status. Once that is complete, the student should apply/petition for in-state tuition based upon his/her status:

• New students will complete the Tuition Classification portion of their Application for Admission.
• Continuing students should submit a petition using the Petition Packet.
• Former students who attended CU-Boulder within the last three years should also submit a petition using the Petition Packet.
• Finally, former students who attended CU-Boulder more than three years ago should complete the Tuition Classification section of the Application for Admission.
• If the Tuition Classification Officer denies the student’s petition, they can appeal to the University Tuition Classification Review Board.

For additional information, contact the Tuition Classification Officer at (303) 492-0907 or via email.

My student wants to find a summer job. What resources does the Student Employment Office have available?

In addition to the Student Employment Office’s regular job postings, job match, and on-call service, there are some services dedicated specifically to helping students find summer employment. By far, the largest and most extensive of these is Colorado Camp Day Summer Job Fair, an annual event which brings camps from around the country to the Glenn Miller Ballroom in an effort to recruit CU students to work for the summer. Directories from the most recent job fair are available in the Student Employment Office after the event has taken place. In addition, information from hundreds of camps and resorts is available in the Summer Box at the Student Employment Office. The information in this box is organized by geographic region, and students are welcome to look through the information and materials in the Summer Box.

Once students find a job they’re interested in, what do they do?

Each ad is different and not every employer wants the same thing. Generally all students have to do is call the contact person listed and set up an interview. Sometimes they may need to fax or mail resumes, and other times they may need to apply in person. If there aren’t specific instructions, just have your student call the contact person.

How does my student go about finding a job?

Job postings for on- and off-campus employment may only be viewed by enrolled CU-Boulder students on MyCUinfo under the Financial tab. CU also offers a computerized job match service. Students who fill out and turn in a job match application will receive a printout listing all the jobs in the student employment database that match that student’s qualifications and interests. The processing time for these applications is quick, so printouts can be picked up right away, but keep in mind that jobs are updated nightly so students will want to contact the employers on the printout as soon as possible or the job may be filled by the time they contact the employer.

Finally, an on-call employment referral service is available for students who want to earn extra money doing odd jobs for community employers. Students who apply for this service indicate the types of work they’d like to do, and then these students’ names and phone numbers are placed on an e-mail distribution list. When an employer calls the student employment office looking for temporary help, the office will e-mail a student the employer’s job information, and the student will then contact the employer. The types of work include clerical/computer, general labor, and child care.

How do students apply for scholarships?

CU-Boulder’s scholarship application deadline is March 1 for the following academic year. Specific deadlines and application procedures are listed in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Guide for Freshman and Transfer Students. Students need to check the deadline for each scholarship they have an interest in so they have sufficient time to complete the application process. They should put as much time and care into their application as they would expect a scholarship committee to put into reading and evaluating it.

Scholarships are awarded by many different departments on campus. Individual scholarship programs may require students to obtain a different application from the appropriate college, school, or department. They should read the guide carefully for further information on eligibility requirements and specific application procedures for each scholarship.

Many scholarships also require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid. We urge students to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan. 1, and no later than March 1. The FAFSA determines a student’s financial eligibility for certain scholarships. In some cases, financial eligibility may be used as a condition for scholarship awards when all other criteria are equal. The criterion on financial eligibility is, however, not as rigid for some scholarships as it is for other types of aid. The FAFSA application is available from the CU-Boulder Office of Financial Aid, from high school guidance counselors, and online.

Where can my student look for scholarships?

Students should start by reading the Financial Aid and Scholarship Guide for Freshman and Transfer Students. For CU-Boulder scholarships awarded by the Office of Financial Aid, students apply online through the scholarships page. Individual scholarship programs may require a different application  available from the appropriate college, school, or department. Read the scholarship program information carefully for eligibility requirements and specific application procedures.

Check bulletin boards maintained by academic departments and high school counselors for notices of institutional scholarships that may be too new to be included in the guide listed above. Notices of private scholarships from local and national donors may also be posted on these bulletin boards. The Financial Aid Office maintains a resource guide with information on scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students.