Depending on your student status, selections and/or classes, you may see the following charges on the university bill. The rates shown here are for academic year 2021–22.
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The ASSET Fee supports development and delivery of instruction in the College of Arts & Sciences. It was approved by the Board of Regents in 2008. This fee is a required for all students taking classes in the College of Arts & Sciences, regardless of college, school or program except for eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
You can apply up to $1,500 in CU Book Store charges per semester to your tuition and fee bill during fall, spring and summer terms. Visit the CU Book Store for more information.
Day 1 Digital Access provides the least expensive version of your course materials. If you see "Day 1 Digital Crs Materials" on the university bill, students will have already received several emails from the CU Book Store with the subject line "Day 1 Digital Access." Access is granted to students on the first day of classes (Day 1). Students also should have received information about the program from their professor and class syllabus. You can learn more about Day 1 Digital Access on the CU Book Store's website.
Book Store charges may appear on the 2nd or 3rd bill of the semester because they are billed after the course drop deadline to give students the maximum amount of time to make choices about their course schedule and for students to have a chance to opt out and pursue other course material formats.
If you received a refund (from financial aid or for other reasons), we cannot hold refunds in anticipation of future charges. If a charge does come on the bill after you receive a refund, you are responsible for paying the additional charges.
The fee support Graduate and Professional Student Government. It was approved by the Board of Regents in 2002 and increased from $7.50 to $11.62 in Fall 2021. This fee is not charged in summer. It is required for all graduate students except eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
$11.62 per semester
Miscellaneous charges on the bill can come from departments on campus including but not limited to these examples. If you have questions about any miscellaneous charges on the university bill, the originating department can help you. Please visit their website for contact information.
The New Student Fee is a one-time, nonrefundable fee assessed at the time of first registration for students entering a degree-seeking program. Nondegree students who are admitted to degree status are charged the New Student Fee at the time they first register. The fee varies depending on degree and international status. (This fee is not included in the compensation package for eligible graduate assistants and therefore it is not waived.)
| Buff OneCard | Forever Buffs Alumni Membership | Immunization Reporting Management | International Student Support Programs | Undergraduate New Student Welcome Programs | Registration and Records Services | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New First-Years and New Undergraduate Transfers | $21 | $70 | $6 | $0 | $100 | $35 | $232 |
| New International Undergraduate First-Years and Transfers | $21 | $70 | $6 | $318 | $50 | $35 | $500 |
| New Graduate Students and New Graduate Transfers | $21 | Not included | $6 | $0 | N/A | $35 | $62 |
| New International Graduate Students and Transfers | $21 | Not included | $6 | $83 | N/A | $35 | $145 |
If you live on campus, you'll see on-campus housing and meals listed on the bill as “Housing Room & Board.” For more information, visit Housing & Dining Rates and Contracts. These charges are based on 19 meals per week, per person, and the type of room the student selects.
A number of the residence halls are home to residential academic programs (RAPs), where students live and take special classes in their hall that meet core curriculum and/or other program requirements.
Health insurance is required for students to attend CU. The CU Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) provides students with comprehensive health insurance on and off campus. If you have private health insurance coverage, the BuffCare Suppliemental Coverage Program helps cover out-of-pocket expenses for medical services provided on campus after your primary insurance has been billed.
You will be billed for the CU Gold Student Health Insurance Plan on the tuition bill unless you waive it or select BuffCare within established deadlines. You will need to repeat this selection or waiver process every year in the fall.
$1,948 per semester for CU Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
$225 for the BuffCare Supplemental Coverage Program
