ACCESS tuition is determined by your residency, not by the course format (i.e. evening, online, or hybrid). The tuition rates listed below in the tables are for main campus classes.
If you’re enrolled in Continuing Education classes, please review the Continuing Education tuition rates here.
ACCESS tuition is determined by your residency, not by the course format (i.e. evening, online, or hybrid).
The Board of Regents reserves the right to change the tuition and fee rates at any time.
Tuition classification is based on your residency: Colorado resident or non-resident. If you have lived in Colorado for the past 12 months, you may be eligible for in-state tuition rates. You can find more detailed residency guidelines and exceptions on the Office of the Registrar’s website. The university is not free to make exceptions to the rules except as specifically permitted by state law.
Course and program fees are assessed in some schools and departments. Day 1 Digital Access Course Materials are instantly accessible on the first day of class in Canvas. The charge (“Day 1 Digital CRS Materials”) is automatically added to the university bill. Students have until the course drop deadline to opt out of the program and the charge would then be reversed. A & S Tech Fee (ASSET) Fee of $1.32 per credit hour assessed for Arts and Sciences courses. Course, program, and ASSET fees are nonrefundable.
The fees assessed for ACCESS, certificate and/or Summer Session non-degree students depends on whether you are taking main campus in-person or online courses:
If you do not plan to utilize the resources covered by student fees, you may follow the instructions below to waive the majority of your fees.
If you have questions about student fees, please contact the Continuing Education Bursar’s Office at cebursar@colorado.edu or 303-492-2212 for assistance.
Please note that the Board of Regents reserves the right to change the fee rate at any time.
Non-degree and standalone certificate students may be able to waive all student fees except for the computing fee and A&S technology fee. If you are not utilizing resources such as the bus pass, Rec Center or health insurance, you may complete the online fee waiver form.
Instructions for Fees Waiver
You will receive an email confirmation when your form has been successfully submitted, and another when your waiver has been processed.
Contact Continuing Education with questions by calling 303-492-2212.
