Residency Exceptions for Domicile

About These Exceptions

The following exceptions are rare; please read the qualifications carefully. If you have questions, pleaseÌýcontact the tuition classification teamÌýbefore filling out an application.

Tuition classification is governed by state law (Title 23, Article 7, of the Colorado Revised Statutes of 1973, as amended) and by judicial decisions that apply to all public institutions of higher education in Colorado, and is subject to change at any time.

The university is not free to make exceptions to the rulesÌýexcept as specifically permitted by state law.ÌýFor more information, please visit the website.

Military Exceptions

Eligibility

Personnel must:

  • Be stationed in Colorado with permanent change of station (PCS) orders
  • Have physical residence in Colorado

Child dependents and spouses must:

  • Have physical residence in Colorado
  • Provide evidence that they are the military member's spouse or their biological or legally adopted child

Apply

Complete the Verification of Canadian Military Member’sÌýPermanent Change of Station (PCS) in Colorado (PDF form).

Eligibility

A Colorado National Guard member must:

  • Be stationed in Colorado by the first day of classes for the applicable term
  • Have physical residence in Colorado

Child dependents and spouses qualify for the exception if the Colorado National Guard member:

  • Is stationed in Colorado
  • Maintains physical residence in Colorado

Apply

Complete the .

If approved, the military member and/or dependent is:

Eligibility

Individuals using Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) assistance under Chapter 31 areÌýeligible to apply for in-state tuition using this form.

An individualÌýusing VR&EÌýassistanceÌýmust:

Apply

Complete theÌý.

If approved, the individual is: