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At CSU Pueblo, we believe that continuing your education should be accessible to everyone. Financial concerns shouldn’t stand in the way of your future. That’s why we work to provide you with information and resources about Promise Programs, which are designed to make tuition affordable for all students.

Pack Promise

The Pack Promise program at CSU Pueblo provides awards covering the remaining in-state tuition after all state, federal, and institutional grants and scholarships have been applied. This program is committed to helping CSU Pueblo students focus on their academic goals without the burden of excessive financial stress.

We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams, and the Pack Promise is a key initiative to make that possible. By reducing the cost of tuition, this program allows students to stay focused on their studies, empowering them to graduate with less debt and a strong foundation for their future careers.

While the Pack Promise does not cover fees or housing, it lightens the financial load, enabling students to take full advantage of the academic and extracurricular opportunities at CSU Pueblo. Please contact Financial Aid for further details.

Pack Promise Eligibility

Be classified as a Colorado resident for tuition purposes
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1 for the Fall 2025 semester*
Have a total family income of $70,000 or less based on the FAFSA
Be an in-state, undergraduate, degree-seeking student
Be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits per semester)
Promise pays for a maximum of 15 credits per semester
Eligibility is determined annually based on the student maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at CSU Pueblo
Awards are limited to a total of four years for freshmen and two years for transfer and returning students

*Students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA must complete the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) by May 1 for the Fall 2025 semester.

Colorado Promise

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The Colorado Promise is a program through the State of Colorado that offers a tax credit to eligible students who have family incomes of less than $90,000.

The credit covers out-of-pocket costs for tuition and fees and students can be reimbursed for their first 65 credits (not including AP/IB, concurrent enrollment, military credit, and credit for prior learning).

The Colorado Department of Higher Education has a full details on their website, but students must meet the following criteria. No additional application is required.

Colorado Promise Eligibility

Be classified as a Colorado resident for tuition purposes
Complete FAFSA or CASFA
Have a total family income of $90,000 or less, based on the FAFSA
Be an in-state, undergraduate, degree-seeking student
Be enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester
Initially enroll in a public postsecondary institution within two years of high school graduation or equivalent
Have accumulated fewer than 65 credits at the start of the term (not including AP, IB, military credit, credit for prior learning, or dual/concurrent enrollment.
Earn at least a 2.5 GPA at the end of the term
Student or family paid some amount in tuition and/or fees