Each degree program can provide more detailed information about the types and levels of student support available in specific programs. Eligibility requirements for an assistantship include full-time enrollment in the Graduate School and satisfactory academic progress. The University of Colorado Graduate Fellowship Program is funded each year by the Colorado State Legislature. Programs are invited to nominate up to three students each spring.
Students are eligible to receive one fellowship during their studies.
Students with financial needs not covered by their respective programs also can apply for assistance through the Financial Aid Office. The CU Board of Regents sets new tuition and fees each academic year and reserves the right to change them at any time. All programs except those in nursing require a minimum of 45 quarter credit hours for the master's degree and 90 quarter credit hours for the PhD degree. Nursing requires a minimum of 30 semester hours for the master's degree and 75 semester hours for the PhD degree. Permanent residence and the intent to make Colorado one's permanent home must be in evidence before the one-year waiting period can begin.