Request a free ALVS tutor! Tutors are available for most lower division science and math classes. However, if we don’t currently have a tutor for your particular class, we will work on finding one for you.

Connect with an ALVS Peer Advisor! Peer Advisors are here to help answer questions, direct students to resources, and build a strong community amongst our students.

The ALVS offered $1.4 million in scholarships to students for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Check out this page and be sure to apply for the scholarships you are eligible for! Scholarship applications open October 1st and close March 1st for the 2023-2024 academic year via your RamWeb. Learn more about the CSU Scholarship Application here.

Ram Kidz Village (RKV) is a FREE drop-in, educational program operated by the ALVS available to all currently enrolled student parents. Services are provided for children ages 12 months – 11 years old. We also provide take-home activity kits to families!

If you are an out-of-state student paying out-of-state tuition, begin this process to receive in-state tuition rates after your first year.

The Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to ensuring that students can access the fullest extent of aid available to them. The Office of Financial Aid can review unique circumstances to determine if you are eligible for additional federal, state, or institutional aid. The appeal process may look different depending on your individual situation. Below you will find more information about the Professional Judgment Appeal, Budget Appeal, and Independent Appeal processes.

Professional Judgment Appeal: If you had a substantial change in income when returning to school and your FAFSA is not reflective of your current situation, talk to OFA about a professional judgment appeal. Can also apply if you had a change in marital status or a one time income.

Circumstances typically considered for a Professional Judgment Appeal:

• Loss of employment
• Significant change to income
• Large medical expenses not covered by insurance
• Separation or divorce
• Death of parent or spouse
• Loss of child support or alimony
• Natural disaster affecting the home you live in

Budget Appeal: If you need more money for living expenses, childcare, or a computer, talk to OFA about a budget appeal. The annual cost of attendance is based on averages for students. There are situations in which students benefit from having their cost of attendance reflect their actual expenses as opposed to an estimated amount. These costs could be costs directly billed to the student from CSU, or the costs could be related to other indirect expenses such as rent, dependent care, health insurance, etc.

Step One: Apply for admission to Colorado State University.

Step Two: Get started using your VA benefits. New students are those who have not used VA benefits before at any institution of higher education. To apply for benefits, you will need to complete the appropriate VA application through the VA.gov website. Understand the Standards of Satisfactory Progress.

Step Three: Apply for Financial Aid. You may be eligible for other types of financial aid while receiving your Veterans Educational Benefits. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). CSU’s school code is 001350. For other financial aid questions please visit the Office of Financial Aid.

Step Four: Meet with a CSU Academic Advisor within your major. Review your degree plan to ensure your course selection is in alignment with your program of study. If you are bringing credits from another source, a Prior Credit Memorandum must be completed; if you are an Undergraduate, your advisor must sign to verify the credits.

Undergraduate Students should review their Degree Progress Audit via RAMweb.
Graduate Students should work with their Faculty Advisor as well as follow the processes for filing a GS-6 (See Step 3: Program of Study).

Step Five: Complete your paperwork. Complete the Enrollment Certification Request Form (all users) and the Chapter 33 Acknowledgement Form (if applicable). Turn in your completed paperwork to the Veterans Education Benefits Office by email, fax, or in person after you register for classes. You will be advised if there are any additional requirements once your documents have been reviewed. ​If you are using Post 9/11 – Chapter 33 benefits, the Veterans Education Benefits office will also require a copy of an updated Certificate of Eligibility letter from the VA to verify your benefits prior to updating your student account.

Step Six: Last, but not least – enjoy utilizing your VA Education Benefits, and remember to fill out a worksheet EVERY semester.

Check out our Continuing Benefits Students page for additional information.

All questions regarding your GI Bill benefits can be directed to VEBO.

Email: gi_bill@colostate.edu

Parking at CSU is available for faculty, staff, students, and visitors and does require a parking permit. Parking and Transportation Services can assist with more information regarding purchasing an annual permit, information on visitor or short term permits, or pay by plate locations. In addition to commuting via automobile, many members of the campus community choose alternative transportation options. Visit the Parking and Transportation Services website for information on biking or walking to CSU, carpooling, and using the Transfort system. 

Alternative Transportation

Brought to campus by ASCSU, Parking and Transportation Services, and Transfort, leave cars at home and use MAX, other Transfort routes and Around the Horn to get around campus. Thirteen stops are serviced every 10 minutes Monday through Saturday. In addition to mass transit, CSU encourages alternative transportation (biking, walking, and carpooling).