ASSET In-State Tuition
Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET): Undocumented students who meet Colorado Mesa University admission requirements and have been accepted for admission or are continuing Colorado Mesa University students are eligible for in-state tuition at Colorado’s public higher education institutions under the ASSET bill, Senate Bill 13-033, if they meet the necessary qualifications starting summer semester 2013.
To qualify for Colorado ASSET in-state tuition per House Bill 22-1155 passed in 2022, an undocumented student must:
- Have attended a public or private high school in Colorado for at least one year immediately before graduation or completed a general equivalency diploma (GED) in Colorado. One year is defined as two academic terms immediately preceding graduation or completing the Colorado GED.
- Have continuous physical presence in Colorado for 12 months preceding the start of the semester.
- Submit official final Colorado high school transcripts indicating one year of attendance at a Colorado high school immediately preceding graduation.
- Submit official Colorado GED transcript, if applicable.
Contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] for additional information.
Financial Aid for ASSET Students
The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is the application by which students who qualify for ASSET in-state tuition can apply for state financial aid. Learn more about the CASFA application.