Free Application Days

Colorado Free Application Days — Oct. 15-17

Apply to the CU College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science program during Fee Application Days to get up to 100% off your application fees — a savings of $110!


We are offering two waivers as part of Free Application Days this year. Eligible applicants may:

  • redeem a certificate to waive the $50.00 supplemental fee
  • enter to receive a coupon code to waive the $60.00 Nursing CAS application fee. Act fast — NursingCAS coupon codes will be distributed to 100 applicants on a first come, first served basis.

Claim Your Waiver(s)

1. Determine your eligibility

You are eligible for a certificate waiver on your application fees if you:

  • Are a Colorado resident
  • Have an in-progress application in NursingCAS and add the University of Colorado for one of the following Bachelor of Science pathways:
    • Summer 2025 Traditional Pathway
    • Summer 2025 CU Nursing at Fort Lewis College
    • Fall 2025 UCAN (Accelerated Pathway)
    • Fall 2025 CU Denver Bridge Pathway

2. Download the Supplemental Fee Certificate Waiver ($50.00 value)

This certificate will be accepted on applications submitted October 15 -17, 2024. Please do not pay the supplemental fee in NursingCAS if you use this certificate. The certificate will serve as proof of payment.

Download the Supplemental Fee Certificate

3. Upload the Supplemental Fee in NursingCAS

How to upload the Supplemental Fee Certificate Waiver in NursingCAS:

  1. Login into your NursingCAS account.
  2. From the “My Application” screen, click the “Program Materials” box.
  3. Click on the program you are applying to.
  4. Click on the “Documents” tab and scroll down to the “Required Documents” section.
  5. Click the blue + “Add Document” button in the “Supplemental Fee” box. Upload the Supplemental Fee there. After uploading the coupon, you have completed the supplemental application fee step for your application. Please note, that if you are applying to additional eligible programs, you can re-use your waiver form.

4. Apply for the NursingCAS coupon ($60.00 value) by October 14

A limited-time NursingCAS coupon will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to 100 eligible requesters. Those selected will be notified via email between October 1st and 15th. Information on how to redeem a NursingCAS coupon code is available in the NursingCAS Help Center.

Request a NursingCAS Coupon Code

5. Submit your application Oct. 15-17

Submit your NursingCAS application to the CU College of Nursing Oct. 15-17 during Free Application Days, following the instructions above, and we will honor your waivers.

Submit NursingCAS Application

Colorado Fee Waiver FAQs

Questions? Contact CU Nursing Student Affairs and Admissions

nursing.admissions@cuanschutz.edu or 303-724-1812

College of Nursing

CU Anschutz

Education II North

13120 East 19th Avenue

3rd Floor - Room 3255

Aurora, CO 80045


303-724-1812