The determination of a student’s residency status for tuition purposes is determined under State Law Title 23, Article 7, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended. A student’s tuition classification is determined before or at the time of registration. If, at a later date, the student believes that the residency classification is no longer correct, they may petition for a change of residency classification.
Petitions must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office no later than 15 days prior to the first day of registration of the semester in which a student wishes to change. Any student who is denied residency after petitioning may appeal that decision. The appeal must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office no later than two weeks after the negative decision has been sent to the student. A Residency Classification Appeals Board will meet to make the residence determination. The decision rendered by the appeals board is the final College determination.
Members of the armed forces (or their dependents) may be granted in-state status upon moving to Colorado on permanent change-of-station basis. The following documents must be provided at least 15 days prior to the start of the semester in which the student enrolls:
- Certification from the base personnel office that you (or your parent) are on active duty with a permanent duty station in Colorado.
- A photocopy of your military or dependent identification card.
Please re-submit your documentation to the Registrar’s Office for each semester that you wish to be classified as a resident.
State institutions of higher education charge resident tuition rates to veterans. State institutions of higher education may also extend the resident rate to spouses and dependents of veterans. This legislation will allow for:
The Veteran’s Choice, Access and Accountability Act of 2014 allows in-state residency for those meeting the following eligibility criteria:
- Uniformed Service Veteran’s (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the commission corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and their dependents who enroll within 3 years of discharge or release after serving 90 days or more on active duty;
- Spouses and children using transferred entitlement within 3 years of the transferor’s discharge after serving 90 days or more on active duty;
- Surviving spouses or children under the Fry Scholarship who enroll within 3 years of an active duty service member’s death in the line of duty if the service member served 90 days or more;
- Individuals must qualify for educational assistance benefits pursuant to chapter 30 or 33 of the U.S.C. Title 38;
- Individuals must reside in Colorado while enrolled at the higher educational institution;
- Individuals that exhaust their Chapter 30 or 33 benefits, will continue to receive in-state tuition rates as long as the student continues to reside in Colorado and remains continuously enrolled at the same institution; and
- Eligible individuals receive a stipend from the College Opportunity Fund (COF);
- Convered individuals that are classified for in-state tuition rates, solely pursuant to HB 15-1294, and will not be counted as residents students for any other puspose other than tuition classification.
Students who receive resident tuition classification as a result of this legislation are not counted as resident students for any other purpose; however, these students shall be eligible to receive a stipend from the College Opportunity Fund (COF).
Questions regarding residency (tuition) status should be referred only to the Registrar. Opinions of others are not official or binding upon the institution. Residency of non-emancipated minors shall be that of the head of the family.
College Opportunity Fund (COF)
The State of Colorado has put aside money to help with tuition expenses. The COF stipend is worth $116 per credit-hour for the 2025-2026 academic year. Each student must apply for COF in order to receive the benefit. There are no income qualifications; however, the student must be eligible for in-state tuition. Apply for the COF stipend online on the College Opportunity Fund Website. Students only need to apply once, then simply authorize the use of the stipend for their eligible undergraduate courses, provided they have not met the 145 credit lifetime limit. If a student has reached their lifetime limit they may request a waiver form from the Registrar who will notify the student of the outcome via email to their student account.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
WUE is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in most western states may enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level-150 percent of the institution’s regular resident tuition. WUE’s tuition is less than non-resident tuition. To be eligible for WUE, a student must be, and remain, a resident of one of the participating states: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federal States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Marianas (of the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands), Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. If a student has moved to Colorado within the past twelve months from one of the qualifying states to attend college, the student may be eligible for the program. No semesters in which a student is classified as WUE may be counted towards the twelve month domicile requirement to establish Colorado residency.
To be eligible for WUE, CNCC requires that new students fill out the WUE application located online on the Determining Residency Webpage or in the Registrar’s Office, and first-time students have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher, as documented by submission of the students official high school transcript, or submission of a GED certification. Transfer students must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.0, as documented by submission of transcripts from all previously attended colleges. The application and the final transcripts must be submitted no later than 30 days after the first day of the semester for which the student is applying. If the application and transcripts are not received by then, the student will receive WUE for the following semester if all requirements have been met. If initially approved, students will receive WUE for each semester you are continually enrolled unless they notify the Registrar via student email. After a break in enrollment (excluding summers) students will need to re-apply for WUE.
Programs not eligible for WUE are Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and the NPS Academy. WUE also does not apply to classes taken through CCCOnline or the CO Online @ Consortium. Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have questions about this program.
Determination of Rangely In-District Residence for Tuition Assistance Purposes
Provided in-state requirements have been met, establishment of bona-fide residence within the Rangely Junior College District requires that a person resides within the District on a full-time basis for six consecutive months with the expectation of continuing residency on a permanent, year-round basis. Things that demonstrate permanent residence are employment, the student/parent ownership of property or a business within the College District. Residency of non-emancipated minors shall be that of the head of the family. Living in Rangely specifically to attend CNCC does not qualify a student for in-district status. Student employment or temporary work will not be considered as criteria in establishing residency for tuition purposes. This status does not apply to fees. Contact the Registrar’s Office for the application.
More information can be found online on the Determining Residency Webpage.
Determination of Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District Residence for Tuition Assistance Purposes
Provided in-state requirements have been met, establishment of a bona-fide residence within the Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District requires that a person resides within the District on a full-time basis for six consecutive months with the expectation of continuing residency. Residency of non-emancipated minors shall be that of the head of the family. Living in Moffat County specifically to attend CNCC does not qualify a student for in-district status. Student employment or temporary work will not be considered as criteria in establishing residency for tuition purposes. This status does not apply to fees. Contact Admissions and Records for the application. More information can be found online on the Determining Residency Webpage.
Tuition Payment Policy
A student, by the act of registration, automatically incurs a financial obligation to CNCC. This obligation must be satisfied by appropriate payment to CNCC. Payment is due by census date (last day to add drop) of the current term, if students cannot pay by this date, they will need to contact the Accounts Receivable Coordinator. This means that a student who registers for one or more classes is obligated to pay the full amount of their tuition and fees, whether or not the student attends class.
Students who anticipate receiving financial aid and who have their financial aid application completed prior to registration will be asked to pay only the portion of the bill that will not be covered by financial aid. Any subsequent financial aid money received will be returned to the student to the extent that the bill has already been paid.
Financial aid is disbursed onto the student’s accounts receivable account after the drop date of the student’s classes, so this date may not be the same for everyone. Students receive all refunds through BankMobile. More information can be found online on the BankMoblie Website.
Students who fail to meet their financial obligation to CNCC will not be allowed to register until all financial obligations to the college have been met. If the account is placed in the hands of an agency or attorney for collection or legal action, the student will become obligated to pay additional costs incurred and permitted by the laws governing these transactions.
Students ALWAYS have access to their billing statement through Crossroads on the Student Finance Card. Students can also pay online from this tab. The college may also send paper billing statements to the student’s physical address on record with the college of attendance, but is not required to do so. Failure by a student to view their student account or receive any billing statement does not constitute valid grounds for waiving late payment penalties or registration holds.
CNCC will accept check, money order, cash, Visa, Discover, and Master Card. There will be a $25.00 charge for all returned checks.
Students Sponsored By a Third-Party Agency
A valid letter of sponsorship must be on file in the Accounts Receivable Office. Students must make arrangements for agency billing with Accounts Receivable in accordance with payment deadlines. Students are responsible for any charges not covered by their agency and are subject to late fees and refund guidelines.
It must be understood that each student is responsible for payment of their own expenses. The college is not responsible for making payment arrangements with parents, guardians, international agencies, or other third parties.
Other Fees
- Returned Check Fee - A returned check fee will be added to your account for any check returned by your financial institution. The college reserves the right to pursue all legal remedies available to collect on a returned check.
- Collection Agency Costs - Collection agency costs will be assessed on the unpaid balance of your account, including internal collection costs of no more than 40% of the unpaid balance, after internal collection efforts have failed to induce you to pay your account or enter into a payment Agreement. Your account will be sent to a collection agency and may be reported to one or more credit bureau reporting service(s). To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to pay all costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by us in legal proceedings to collect or enforce your indebtedness.
- Interest - The college you are attending or the collection agency may assess interest on the unpaid portion of your past due student account. Interest costs may be assessed up to the maximum permitted under Colorado law.
Hold on Services
- Hold Preventing Registration
- The Colorado Community College System colleges will not permit you to register for classes if you have an outstanding financial obligation to any of the community colleges other than a loan that is not yet due or on which payments are current. In addition the colleges may withhold other services if you have an outstanding financial obligation with any other school within the Colorado Community College System.
- A student who owes any debt to CNCC as of the census date for the current term may have a hold placed on their account at any time after that date, preventing registration and enrollment in future courses.
- Transcript/Diploma Release and Withholding
- CNCC has developed a process for current and former students to submit a request for a transcript or diploma. Upon receipt of a valid request, transcripts or diplomas shall not be withheld from release due to the fact that the student owes any debt to CNCC.
- CNCC may charge a fee for the actual cost of providing a transcript or diploma and may condition release of the transcript or diploma upon payment of that fee.
- Students can request a copy of their transcripts online on the Transcript Request Webpage. To request a copy of their diploma, the student can contact the Registrar’s Office by email at admissions@cncc.edu or by phone at 1-800-562-1105.
- CNCC, will not condition release upon payment of a debt, charge a higher fee to the student for transcript/diploma release, treat the student less favorably (e.g., delay the release), or otherwise use transcript/diploma release as a debt collection tool.
- Debt Collection Agencies
- CNCC may refer student debt to third-party collection agencies to engage in debt collection efforts in accordance with applicable laws. The lowest amount of student debt that may be referred to a third-party collection agency is any amount over $0. Notwithstanding this section, any amount of student debt may be submitted to the State of Colorado for tax offset purposes.
- Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy
- Debt collection efforts must be lifted for students who owe a debt to CNCC and are subject to the automatic stay provisions of a bankruptcy proceeding. Such students may be required to pay in advance to enroll in future courses.
- Complaints
Refund Policy
The college will refund one hundred percent of tuition and student fees collected if the student officially drops courses, in writing, through the Registrar’s Office, or online through Navigate, during the first fifteen percent of the term (or class) for which tuition and fees were paid. There will be no refund if the student withdraws after the first fifteen percent of the class or if a student fails to drop the course through the add/drop process even if the student never attends the class. (Courses cannot be officially dropped via telephone.)
If a refund is requested, and a student has received financial aid, a portion of the refund may have to be returned to the Financial Aid Office from which it came. Students are responsible for checking with the Financial Aid Office for information pertaining to this policy and to determine how the refund will be applied to financial aid programs. Refunds are made within 30 days after withdrawal/drop forms are received in the Accounts Receivable Office.
To receive a refund for a short class (one to five days in duration), students must submit a drop form to the Admissions and Records Office two working days prior to the first day of class. Some courses have special charges to cover expenses external to the college, have early refund dates, or may be non-refundable. Check class schedules or advertisement sheets for specific course information.
A full refund will be granted for classes canceled due to insufficient enrollment or closed due to student enrollment limits.
For more information on payments or refunds, call the Business Office at 1-800-562-1105, ext. 3226.
Financial Disclaimer for the 2025-26 School Year: During the 2025-26 academic year, some or all of the instructional formats may change due to an emergency situation affecting college operations, public safety, or public health. Tuition and fees are charged at the beginning of the semester and will remain in place regardless of any changes in instructional format. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event the curriculum delivery format changes for any part of the 2025-26 academic year.
Residence Hall Deposit (for college-owned housing)
The $200.00 Housing Deposit is a reservation fee that denotes agreement between the student and CNCC Student Life. The deposit is not a rental payment and is not included in the rental amount. At the end of the contract term, the deposit shall be used to pay outstanding bills due to the Student Life Department resulting from damage and/or sanctions imposed for which the Resident is responsible. If the resident contracts to return to on-campus housing, the deposit may be extended as the reservation fee for the contract extension. The resident will be billed for any cleaning/damage charges if the deposit is extended.
A resident’s housing deposit will be refunded if all provisions of this contract have been complied with and no cleaning/damage charges have been assessed. The deposit will be refunded after termination of the contract if written notice of cancellation (required Checkout Form is sufficient) of this contract is completed when a resident moves out. Residents who have not completed an official check-out will forfeit their housing deposit. Additionally, residents who cancel student housing one week prior or check out during or before the end of the first 3 weeks of move in or the start of semester shall forfeit the $200 housing deposit.
The student housing deposit may be retained to reduce any balance owed to the CNCC. These may include tuition, fees, books, housing, disciplinary sanctions and/or etc.
Room and Board (for college-owned housing)
Residents who cancel student housing one week prior or check out during or before the end of the first 3 weeks of move in or the start of semester shall pay the following charges: $100.00 for rent, $100.00 for meals, $25.00 for activity fees. Refunds for room and board will be made on a prorated basis through the first nine weeks of the academic semester. Students will be charged ten percent of the total semester rate for each week or partial week of residence hall occupancy, beginning with the date of check-in. No refund will be made to students who leave the residence hall after completion of the ninth week of classes.
CNCC Mailbox Policy for Students
Use of CNCC student mailboxes is strictly provided as a student service. Once mail has been placed in the box holder’s assigned mailbox, the mail shall be deemed to have been delivered and the College shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage. Campus mail service is not responsible for the failure of the United States Postal Service (or other delivery service provider) to deliver mail in timely fashion or mail delivered in damaged condition.
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