Veterans and Dependents Using VA Education Benefits
Under the Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Section 1005), veterans and their dependents using VA education benefits are eligible for in-state tuition rates, regardless of their Colorado residency status. Key provisions include:
- No time restrictions: The previous requirement for veterans to enroll within three years of discharge has been removed
- All VA education benefits: This applies to veterans and dependents using any VA education benefits program
- Chapter 35 (CH35) Dependents: The Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act specifically expanded in-state tuition eligibility to dependents using CH35 Dependents Education Assistance (DEA) benefits
Veterans and dependents who do not meet the standard Colorado residency requirements must complete the Isakson & Roe Section 1005 Residency Form. After filling out the form, it should be submitted to the 海角禁区 Pueblo Military and Veteran Center office for verification.
Important Limitations
While eligible for in-state tuition rates, veterans and dependents using this provision:
- Are not eligible for Colorado-specific resident grants, such as the Colorado Student Grant
- Must still meet all other admission and academic requirements.
Active Duty Service Members and Dependents
- Active Duty Personnel
- All active duty service members are eligible for the $250 per credit hour tuition rate, regardless of duty station location.
- Active duty service members and their dependents must submit the Active Duty Instate Tuition Form to the Military and Success Center.
- Military Dependents
- Spouses and children of active duty service members can qualify for in-state tuition rates in Colorado under specific conditions. The service member must have a permanent duty station in the state. Additionally, appropriate military documentation must be provided to support this eligibility.
*This information is effective as of August 1, 2021, per federal legislation. Policies are subject to change based on federal and state regulations.
