CASFA, the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid, is for students without documentation or a Social Security number who will graduate from a Colorado high school and have been physically present in Colorado for at least 12 consecutive months prior to enrolling in college or trade school, which makes them an ASSET student eligible for in-state tuition. See the CASFA website to learn more.
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., you can use the CASFA to apply for financial aid and also apply for Bright Futures. Unlike the FAFSA, you will not receive a Submission Summary (SAR report) or any correspondence via email. To view your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which you will need for your Bright Futures application, log into the student portal, and select Review and Update on the appropriate aid year. Click on the down arrow to download the PDF file of your completed application. Your calculated EFC is visible at the bottom of the application, just above the signature section.
