Scholarship Administrator Resources
Getting Started
Step 1
First, complete the annual policy training, available as a self-paced course
Step 2
Upon completion of the policy training, you'll receive a confirmation email with your next steps, including instructions to join a support channel with additional resources and request access to the campus-wide award management system.
Key Resources
CU Boulder has approved the Scholarship Administration Policy effective October 2023.
Reference the Scholarship Administrators User Manual as needed.
Connect with our support channel. Refer to your policy training confirmation email for a link to join.
Standardized Awarding Timeline
2024-25 Dates
The awarding timeline has shifted for 2024-25 due to federal delays in receiving financial aid applicant information. Administrators should complete the following tasks each year.
Incoming First-year ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ | Incoming Transfer ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ | Continuing Undergraduate ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ | Renewal Scholarships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU Boulder Scholarship Application opens in BAM | November 1 | November 1 | November 1 | June 1 |
| Scholarship opportunities close in BAM (no later than) | March 15 | June 15 | March 15 | July 1 |
| Award notification (no later than) | April 15 (non need-based) Beginning of May* (need-based) | July 15 | May 1 (non-need based) Beginning of May* (need-based) | July 15 |
| Recommended acceptance deadline | June 1 | August 1 | June 1 | August 1 |
*Additional updates on timing of need-based scholarship awarding will be provided, but the tentative schedule is to finalize at the beginning of May.
Administrators should complete the following tasks each year.
| Incoming First-year ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ | Incoming Transfer ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ | Continuing Undergraduate ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ | Renewal Scholarships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU Boulder Scholarship Application opens in BAM | November 1 | November 1 | November 1 | June 1 |
| Scholarship opportunities close in BAM (no later than) | March 15 | June 15 | March 15 | July 1 |
| Award notification (no later than) | April 15 | July 15 | April 15 | July 15 |
| Recommended acceptance deadline | May 1 | August 1 | May 1 | August 1 |