Videos on Applying for Aid
Find a Job at CU Boulder
Learn how to search for on and off-campus and work-study jobs from the student job board. We'll walk you through some job search tips so you can find the best fit for you!
Work-Study: How it Works
An introduction to work-study basics, how to apply and what it means to earn work-study throughout the year.
Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan
Follow along as we go step-by-step through the Parent PLUS Loan application and provide tips for avoiding common mistakes
Step-by-Step Guide to the FAFSA
Take the Free Application for Federal Student Aid one step at a time with this simple guide to the 2018-19 FAFSA.
Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
Step-by-step instructions on using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import tax information directly into the 2022 FAFSA.
Financial Aid Process Overview
Ready to attend college, but need financial aid to help fund your education? Watch this video to learn the basics.
Create an FSA ID
Learn how to create an FSA ID username and password so you can sign your FAFSA and Master Promissory Notes.
FAFSA: Determining Your Dependency Status
Check out this video to help you determine whether you're an independent or dependent student.
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next
Watch this video to learn what to expect after completing the FAFSA.
Financial Aid & the Bill
Learn how financial aid appears on your university tuition and fee bill and how to access your bill online.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Learn what you need to do to maintain and keep your financial aid.
Myths About Financial Aid
Don't let these myths about federal student aid keep you from applying for and getting money to help pay for college.
Videos on Managing Student Loans
NSLDS: Know What You Owe
Learn where to find your total federal student loan balance and loan servicer contact information.
Responsible Borrowing
Thinking about taking out a federal student loan to help pay for college? Learn about your responsibilities as a borrower.
How to Manage Your Student Loans
Learn how to change repayment plan, postpone or reduce your payments, or combine your federal student loans.
Repayment: What to Expect
Check out this video to learn about what to expect when your federal student loan enters repayment.