Your Pre-College Checklist

 Beginning in May, we recommend you complete the following in Buff Portal before classes start:

• Submit your final high school transcript to the Office of Admissions at transcripts@colorado.edu
• Send in your scholarship checks at least one month before the bill due date
• Select or waive your student health insurance
• Setup Direct Deposit to receive your refund (if applicable) as soon as possible

If you took out a loan:

• Accept student loans you want in Buff Portal
• Entrance counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN) must be completed by borrower
• Parent PLUS loans require an application and credit check to be completed by the parent borrower
• Parent loans also require a Master Promissory Note (MPN) to be completed by the borrower
• Apply for a private loan if you wish to receive one

Colorado residents:

• Complete the College Opportunity Fund (COF) application and authorization
  • COF provides Colorado residents with free money to help pay for college

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