The CMU Promise

What's included in our promise?

An opportunity for a better life

We provide education so students can achieve a happier, more successful life.

We don't teach you what to think

Colorado Mesa University teaches students how to think, not what to think.

We will cover 100% of tuition

If you live in one of 22 Colorado counties or are a member of speficied Ute tribes and your family earns $65,000 or less.

Must apply for admission to CMU or CMU Tech

Apply online today! No additional application required to be eligible for CMU promise.
Must complete the FAFSA or CAFSA

Adjusted gross income (AGI) information is pulled from the FAFSA/CAFSA. The FAFSA and CASFA applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now available.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Don't qualify for federal aid? Learn more about the CASFA application for ASSET students.
Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree

Choose your path on a financial aid eligible undergraduate degree (certificate, associate or bachelor degree). The CMU Promise does not apply for non-degree seeking or master/doctoral students.
Must meet residency requirement

You must be a resident of Archuleta, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Jackson, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, San Miguel or Summit Counties; or be a member of the Southern Ute, Mountain Ute, or Uintah-Ouray Tribes.
For any one

First-time, returning and transfer students who are traditional age or adults are all eligible if other criteria are met.

Contact our admissions office at 970.248.1875 or [email protected] with any questions you have about the CMU Promise.