In 2022, the General Assembly passed HB22-1155, In-state tuition for Colorado High School graduates, which updates the eligibility criteria for Colorado ASSET students to receive in-state tuition and state financial aid at Colorado postsecondary education institutions.  The new law requires an institution to classify a student as an in-state student for tuition purposes if the student:

• Attended a Colorado high school for at least one year before graduation or was physically present in Colorado for at least one year immediately preceding the date the student completed a high school equivalency examination in Colorado; and 
• Has been physically present in Colorado for at least 12 consecutive months before enrolling in an institution.  
• Complete an affidavit with the College Opportunity Fund indicating that you have applied for "lawful presence" or will apply as soon as you are eligible to do so.

If you are interested in gaining residency through ASSET, contact the Admissions, Recruitment & Outreach office directly or our Residency Point of Contact. Learn More

DREAMers, DACA, and undocumented students attending CCD that meet ASSET eligibility may qualify for state aid.

Students attending CCD under ASSET (effective FALL 2019) might qualify for state aid. Learn more here.

We encourage students attending CCD under ASSET or DACA to apply for scholarships here.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) is not tied to ASSET. DACA students may receive in-state tuition and financial aid as long as they meet ASSET eligibility. Students can submit their residency info here.

HB 06-1023 requires institutions of higher education to verify lawful presence for students applying for educational benefits (i.e., in-state tuition, College Opportunity Fund). This has been amended; state institutions of higher education are no longer required to verify lawful presence. We no longer require an Affidavit of Lawful Presence (as of summer 2013).