Colorado State University-Pueblo makes every attempt to inform students about important policies related to financial aid. We want to make sure you know all of your rights and responsibilities.
Please become very familiar with these policies so that you are well informed about how your academic decisions will impact your financial aid.
As an institutional member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), CSU-Pueblo follows the NASFAA Code of Conduct.
At Colorado State University-Pueblo, we strive to meet the financial need of students by maximizing the use of our federal, state, and institutional funding. Our office explores funding sources in the following priority:
- Grants and scholarships
- Work study programs
- Low interest loans
Student’s Rights and Responsibilities
As a student at CSU-Pueblo you have the right to:
- Know all the types of financial assistance available to our students,
including federal, state, and institutional sources.
- Change or decline any financial aid awarded.
- Appeal financial aid eligibility, including a financial aid award.
As a student at CSU-Pueblo you have the responsibility to:
- By March 1st each year (priority deadline), accurately and honestly complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Use financial aid solely for expenses related to attendance at CSU-Pueblo.
- Be admitted in a degree-seeking program in order to receive financial aid.
- Maintain at least 6 credit hours of enrollment per semester to receive financial aid.
- Keep your address updated with Student Financial Services.
- Notify Student Financial Services if you are attending two schools at the same time. (You may not receive financial aid at two schools at the same time.)
- Read and understand the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, the Withdrawal Policy and other general policies related to financial aid.
- Officially withdraw from CSU-Pueblo if you are unable to attend classes.
- Report all scholarships that you receive to Student Financial Services. (All scholarships are counted as part of your financial aid and may impact other financial aid.)
- Review disbursement schedules that are published.
- Pay any balance to CSU-Pueblo that is not covered by financial aid.
- Monitor your CSU-Pueblo e-mail account for important Student Financial Services information.
- View your balance due, financial aid award, and other individual student information via PAWS.
Financial Aid Appeal Procedure
Although the formula used to determine eligibility for financial aid is generally the same for all applicants, there are certain instances where some flexibility may be employed. Examples include special circumstances that might affect a student’s dependency status, missed deadlines, an award which may not meet your cost of education, a significant change in your family’s income due to unemployment or change of employment, or significant medical expenses. Contact Student Financial Services and discuss your situation with a Financial Aid Counselor, who will determine the best solution. This may include completing a Financial Aid Appeal form, to be provided by a Financial Aid Counselor. Financial Aid Appeals must include a written explanation accompanied by any supporting documentation. Please be advised that we cannot adjust your EFC due to lifestyle choices or consumer decisions which are generally within your control and/or are not directly associated with going to school (e.g., automobile loan payments, individual leases or mortgages, insurance, utility payments, pet expenses, etc.).