COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)
We sent this email on the following dates to students who needed to correct a name error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2026.
- 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
Dear [first],
Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your CU Boulder record doesn't match the one in your COF application.
COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.
To Correct Your Record
To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.
Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.
Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Official communications from our office are also available on our website. To find a specific announcement, go to the CU Boulder Office of the Registrar site and click "Students," then "Announcements."
Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu