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Federal government shutdown & impact to student aid 

Updated Oct. 1, 2025 at 8:40 a.m. Mountain Time

The university is aware of the recent government shutdown and understands that it may raise questions about student financial aid. According to the Department of Education, federal aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans and work-study, aren’t affected by the shutdown. Students and families can continue to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as usual. We’ll continue to monitor any potential impacts. For the latest information, please visit the Federal Funding Updates webpage. 

Offices closing early Oct. 8

The Offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid and Scholarship Services will close at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 for a staff event. Phone lines will also be closed during this time. We appreciate your patience. 

 

Fall and Spring Hours

  • Phone and email: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time
  • Front desk in Regent 175: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time

Advisors can assist with questions and document drop-off at the front desk. In-person appointments are available on a walk-in basis; no reservation needed. Office hours are subject to university holidays.

 

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You can send us requested documents using our secure document upload.

Mailing address

University of Colorado Boulder
Office of Financial Aid
77 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0077

FAFSA School Code

001370

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Request a Presentation 

Check out our list of scheduled events tailored for prospective and first-year applicants. 

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Students:

You are required to set a security passphrase in Buff Portal in order for the university to assist you with FERPA-sensitive inquiries over the phone or in person without a photo ID.

Parents:

Students' educational records are protected by FERPA once they start attending college. Without a FERPA Consent to Release, we are unable to talk with you about their financial aid.

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ADA Accessibility

The Office of Financial Aid is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities. If you are planning to meet with a financial aid counselor and require accommodations, please contact us within five business days of your planned visit.

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