Tuition and Financial Assistance

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Admitted students must be able to demonstrate sufficient financial support to cover expenses for the first year of attendance and resources for subsequent years. For detailed information about estimated costs of attendance, see Colorado State University's Estimate of Expenses for International Students (PDF Format, 170KB).

Scholarships

International freshman students* may be eligible for Dean's, Honors, Presidential, or Provost's Awards. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $9,000 and may be renewable for a total of four years provided students meet renewal requirements.

International students who have been educated in a US system with ACT or SAT scores can qualify automatically based on published GPA and test score criteria. International applicants educated in other systems are evaluated by the scholarship selection committee. Selection criteria include clear admission (strong English proficiency) and high achievement in an academically rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Typically, applicants in the top five percent of the applicant pool are considered for scholarship.

International transfer students* may be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa or Ram Transfer Awards according to published criteria. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are renewable for a total of two years provided students meet renewal requirements.

To be considered for scholarships, students must submit a complete Application for Admission (including official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS score(s), processing fee, personal statement and recommendation) by the posted deadline. No additional scholarship application is required for consideration.

The completed application deadline for freshman award consideration is February 1. The completed application deadline for transfer award consideration is May 1 (admitted by June 1).

*International applicants who qualify for Colorado residency can be considered for Colorado resident freshman scholarships or resident transfer scholarships.

Federal Financial Aid

Colorado State University does not provide Federal financial aid for undergraduate international students. Only students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for Federal financial aid. As scholarship opportunities are limited, international students are encouraged to explore scholarships, loans and sponsorship possibilities within their home countries; in addition, you are encouraged to review the financing resources listed on the Web Resources for Incoming International Students.

Work Opportunities

Students with either the Student visa (F1) or scholar visa (J1) are allowed to work on campus on a part-time basis (20 hours/week or less) while school is in session and full-time (40 hours/week) during breaks, as long as they maintain their F1/J1 status. There are a wide variety of employment opportunities available on campus. Consult the Student Employment office with Student Financial Services for details.