I love how Colorado supports military families.

Colorado is an excellent place for military families, with the University of Colorado leading the way in supporting them.  

Each campus has individualized programs that provide support ranging from admissions, benefits for families, academic and financial assistance, transition from military to college to careers, disability services and mental health.Through its Offices of Veteran & Military Student Services (VMSS), the University of Colorado provides tailored programs to meet the unique needs of veterans, active-duty military members, military spouses, and their families. Services include peer mentoring, priority registration, and career development programs like Boots to Suits. 

VMSS also offers resources like tutoring, financial aid guidance, and mental health support, ensuring a smooth transition from military service to civilian life. The university's dedication has earned it numerous distinctions. 

CU Boulder

• The University of Colorado Boulder is ranked as the #6 Military Friendly® School for 2023-24.
• The Colorado Meet is an annual event hosted by the University of Colorado Boulder's Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC). It's a multi-day competition that challenges participants' physical and mental abilities, and fosters camaraderie and leadership. This is CU Boulder's 29th year to host the Colorado Meet.

CU Denver

• CU Denver, for example, is ranked No. 6 nationally in the tier 2 research category of Military Friendly® Schools and has been consistently recognized for over 10 years.
• CU Denver is also a 2022–2023 Military Spouse Friendly School, one of just 346 institutions selected from 1,200 participants.
• Our Boots to Suits services include our world-class professional development program and academic support services that assist veterans as they transition from the military to the classroom and from the classroom to the workforce.

UCCS

• UCCS earned its ninth-consecutive Gold distinction in the annual Military Friendly schools rankings. This year, UCCS was once again recognized as a Top Ten school in the category of Large Public institutions, ranking eighth.
• UCCS has been named a 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® School for the second consecutive year. The recognition is given to universities that create sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses.
• UCCS kicked off a campaign in support of the HEROES Scholarship. This program aspires to provide enrolled active-duty military students with the funding needed to cover the cost of attendance gap between Military Tuition Assistance and UCCS attendance costs. The average gap is currently $3,000 per year. The scholarship team’s long-term goal is to build an endowment over the next five to six years that will support more than 200 service members each year.

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

• Anschutz Medical Campus is once again being recognized as a Military Friendly® School. Together, CU Denver and CU Anschutz are the only two universities in Colorado to rank in the tier 2 research category, moving up to the No. 6 spot nationwide. Both campuses have been included in the rankings for over 10 years.

With top-tier programs and a supportive environment, CU Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus are not only excellent choices for veterans and their families but also leaders in creating meaningful pathways for military students to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.