CASFA

The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is the State Financial Aid application for undocumented, Colorado ASSET students.  The CASFA bridges equity gaps and creates access to postsecondary education for Colorado ASSET students.

CASFA is a safe, easy way to apply for state financial aid if you are a Colorado ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow) student. 

Non-U.S. Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents of the US can use the CASFA to apply for institutional aid. 

Qualifying for ASSET:

The General Assembly passed HB22-1155, in-state tuition classification for Colorado high school graduates.

The law requires an institution to classify a student as ASSET for tuition purposes if the student:

• Graduated from a Colorado high school or was physically present in Colorado for at least one year immediately preceding the date the student successfully completed a high school equivalency examination in Colorado; and

• Has been physically present in Colorado for at least 12 consecutive months prior to enrolling in an institution.

• There is no longer a requirement for the student to be admitted to college within 12 months of graduation.

Students who do not have lawful immigration status and who do not meet the ASSET qualifications are still encouraged to apply for institutional aid using the CASFA. Students who are eligible for Federal Title IV aid by completing the FAFSA should not complete the CASFA.

If you are eligible for Title IV financial aid, then you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). 

If you have technical difficulties with your CASFA account, you can email CASFA@dhe.state.co.us. 

Visit highered.colorado.gov/CASFA for more information. 

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Information on this page is provided by the Colorado Departments of Education (CDE) and Higher Education (CDHE)