Welcome to the Colorado State Tuition Waiver web page. Here you will find information on the State Tuition Waiver that replaces the State Tuition Assistance program begining July 1, 2025.
State Tuition Assistance Applications are now closed. If you need assistance with your application or have questions, please reach out to tuition@dmva.state.co.us.
To upload revisions requested to you current Colorado State Tuition Assistance application, please:
visit the Tuition Assistance Application Portal.
use the Command Authorization Form if missing from your application.
Important Announcement
Governor Jared Polis has signed Senate Bill 25-247, the Tuition Waiver & Colorado National Guard Members, into law on May 1, 2025. This means that eligible Colorado National Guard members will now have their tuition waived at colleges and universities within the state effective 01 July 2025.
This new program replaces the previous State Tuition Assistance Program, which had a cap of $5,000 per semester. The Tuition Waiver aims to provide greater financial relief for service members pursuing higher education and serves as a significant incentive for recruitment and retention.
To be eligible, a Soldier or Airman must be accepted by the school, pursuing a degree, in good standing with the Colorado National Guard, and have completed an application for state or federal student aid. More information on how and when to apply will be available on the CONG website (co.ng.mil) Education Services page under the Resources tab.
DMVA’s team is working on the details of this transition and will be sending out further communication through May 2025.
Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver
The Colorado Tuition Waiver starts July 1, 2025 and covers the full cost of tuition. It takes the place of the former Tuition Assistance Program. Mandatory fees, books, and other related education costs are not covered in the waiver.
Qualifications
- Service member shall be in good standing with their command
- ETS date is not during semester member is utilizing the Tuition Waiver (reenlistment documentation may be requested
- Have officially been accepted to an approved Designated Institution of Higher Education
- Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA
- Maintain satisfactory academic standing with attending institution
Designated Institutions of Higher Educations
As defined in SB25-247, Designated Institution of Higher Education means:
- Adams State University
- Colorado State University
- Colorado State University - Global Campus
- Colorado State University - Pueblo
- Colorado Mesa University
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Fort Lewis College
- Western Colorado University
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of Colorado at Denver
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- Colorado School of Mines
- Community Colleges that are governed by the state board for community colleges and occupational education
- An area technical college
- A local district college
Additional Resources
- GI Bill Information
- Tuition Waiver Flyer
- CSU Global State TA Application Periods and Semester Deadlines
- CSU Global Academic Calendars and Important Dates Video
- CSU Global Academic Calendars
Federal Tuition Assistance
The State TA office does not handle Federal Tuition Assistance benefits. If you have question about Federal Tuition Assistance please contact:
CO Army National Guard Education Office
MAJ Jackson
nicole.e.jackson2.mil@army.mil
720-250-1325
CO Air National Guard Education Office
SMsgt Nay
patrick.nay@us.af.mil
720-847-9051
Base Training Assistant & 140th Wing Formal Schools Manager
MSgt Jennifer K. Wilger
720-847-9419
18860 E. Breckenridge Ave.
Bldg 801, Room N260
Buckley SFB, CO 80011