Residency

Deadline: Documents must be submitted to VMSS before the end of the semester. 

If documentation is not received by the last day of the semester, student will be responsible for the difference between the resident and nonresident tuition rates. 

Required Documents: 

• DD214 showing honorable discharge status 
• One unexpired tie to Colorado 

Acceptable ties to Colorado: 

• Colorado Driver’s License/State ID 
• Colorado Vehicle Registration 
• Colorado Voter’s Registration 
• Colorado House Deed 
• Computer Generated Bill (utility, credit card, doctor, hospital, etc.) 
• Bank Statement 
• Pre-printed Pay Stub 
• First-Class Mail (government agency or court) 
• Current Homeowner’s, Renter’s, or Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy 
• Mortgage, Lease, or Rental Contract 
• Motor Vehicle Registration 
• USPS Change of Address Form (CNL107) W-2, SSA-1099, Non-SSA-1099 

Submit documentation by email to: vmss@ucdenver.edu. Subject line: Residency-Student Veteran 

Required: Home/Local Address in the CU Denver student portal must reflect Colorado address. 

Deadline: Documents must be submitted to VMSS before the end of the semester. 

If documentation is not received by the last day of the semester, student will be responsible for the difference between the resident and nonresident tuition rates. 

Student must meet requirements for C.R.S. 23-7.4-203 or C.R.S. 23-7.4-204: 

Requirements for: 

1. C.R.S. 23-7.4-203. Tuition classification of armed forces veterans: 
   1. The military member was honorably discharged.
   2. The military member meets the presumptions and rules for domicile. 

Required Documents: 

• Military Sponsor’s DD214 showing “honorable” discharge 
• Documentation of Sponsor domicile 
• Tie to Military Sponsor (ex: Dependent ID) 
• One unexpired tie to Colorado 

2. C.R.S. 23-7.4-204. Tuition classification for veterans pursuant to federal law: 

• The military member was honorably discharged. 
• Student must be using transferred benefits. 

Required Documents: 

• Military Sponsor’s DD214 showing “honorable” discharge 
• Tie to Military Sponsor (ex: Dependent ID) 
• One unexpired tie to Colorado 

Acceptable ties to Colorado: 

• Colorado Driver’s License/State ID 
• Colorado Vehicle Registration 
• Colorado Voter’s Registration 
• Colorado House Deed 
• Computer Generated Bill (utility, credit card, doctor, hospital, etc.) 
• Bank Statement 
• Pre-printed Pay Stub 
• First-Class Mail (government agency or court) 
• Current Homeowner’s, Renter’s, or Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy 
• Mortgage, Lease, or Rental Contract 
• Motor Vehicle Registration 
• USPS Change of Address Form (CNL107) W-2, SSA-1099, Non-SSA-1099 

Submit documentation by email to: vmss@ucdenver.edu. Subject line: Residency-Student Veteran Dependent under State Law 

Required: Home/local address in student portal must reflect Colorado address. 

Important: If you are not eligible under the Federal or State Law, you will need to petition for residency through CU Denver and CU Anschutz regular processes. For more information, visit CU Denver Residency or CU Anschutz Residency. CU Denver and CU Anschutz Residency Petitions must be submitted by the Monday prior to the start of the semester.

Deadline: Documents must be submitted to VMSS before the end of the semester.

If documentation is not received by the last day of the semester, student will be responsible for the difference between the resident and nonresident tuition rates. 

Required Documents: 

• Colorado Active Duty Military Orders 

Submit documentation by email to: VMSS@ucdenver.edu. Subject line: Residency-Student on Active Duty 

Required: Home/Local Address in student portal must reflect Colorado address. 

Deadline: Documents must be submitted to VMSS before the end of the semester.

If documentation is not received by the last day of the semester, student will be responsible for the difference between the resident and nonresident tuition rates. 

Required Documents: 

• Sponsor’s Active Duty Military Orders (Orders must be effective as of the first day of the semester) 
• Tie to Military Sponsor if student is not listed as a dependent on orders (ex: Dependent ID) 
• One unexpired tie to Colorado 

Acceptable ties to Colorado: 

• Colorado Driver’s License/State ID 
• Colorado Vehicle Registration 
• Colorado Voter’s Registration 
• Colorado House Deed 
• Computer Generated Bill (utility, credit card, doctor, hospital, etc.) 
• Bank Statement 
• Pre-printed Pay Stub 
• First-Class Mail (government agency or court) 
• Current Homeowner’s, Renter’s, or Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy 
• Mortgage, Lease, or Rental Contract 
• Motor Vehicle Registration 
• USPS Change of Address Form (CNL107) W-2, SSA-1099, Non-SSA-1099 

Submit documentation by email to: VMSS@ucdenver.edu. Subject line: Residency-Student Dependent of Active Duty Member  

Required: Home/Local Address in student portal must reflect Colorado address. 

Deadline: Documents must be submitted to VMSS before the end of the semester.

If documentation is not received by the last day of the semester, student will be responsible for the difference between the resident and nonresident tuition rates. 

Must be a member of the Colorado National Guard  

Required documents: 

• Documentation of National Guard status 

Submit documentation by email to: vmss@ucdenver.edu. Subject line: Residency-Student in Colorado National Guard 

Required: Home/Local Address in student portal must reflect Colorado address. 

 

Deadline: Documents must be submitted to VMSS before the end of the semester.

If documentation is not received by the last day of the semester, student will be responsible for the difference between the resident and nonresident tuition rates. 
 
Must be a member of the Colorado National Guard 

Required Documents: 

• Documentation of National Guard status 
• Tie to Military Sponsor if student is not listed on National Guard documentation (ex: Dependent ID) 
• One unexpired tie to Colorado 

Submit documentation by email to: VMSS@ucdenver.edu. Subject line: Residency-Student Dependent of Colorado National Guard Member 

Required: Home/Local Address in student portal must reflect Colorado address.