Finances
Living in °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is expensive, which can make it difficult to make ends meet on a graduate student stipend. However there are affordable housing options and financial assistanceÌýthat can make it more manageable. Many students, faculty, and staff also choose to live outside of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï and use their University-provided bus pass ("Eco-pass") to get to campus.Ìý
Affordable Housing in °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï
Non-profit community hoursing development organization that creates affordable, cooperative housing in °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï
Housing for CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï students and staff. They houseÌýmany international students, andÌýoffer many events to foster community and resources for those new to the country. The waiting list is often long, especially for moving in at the start of the semester, so apply early!Ìý
Transportation
Provides award-winning, reliable bus and rail service to the Denver metro area (including °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï County and the Denver International Airport).
Financial Assistance
Graduate student awards and grants
Information on CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï and regional grants and awards for which students may apply. Of note is the graduate student emergency fund, under Graduate School Awards. This is a one-time, up to $1500 award intended to help with unforseen expenses such as medical emergencies. natural disasters, shelter in a dangerous situation, or travel due to family emergency. Clicking the link downloads the application form.Ìý
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