Regional In-State Equivalent (RISE)
Affordable Education for More Students
The Regional In-State Equivalent Program is a groundbreaking initiative expanding access to affordable education for students from 10 neighboring states and beyond.
By offering in-state tuition rates to qualifying students, this program makes college more affordable and removes barriers that often stand in the way of pursuing higher education. It creates opportunities for students to focus on their education and future without the worry of high out-of-state costs.
The Regional In-State Equivalent Program is building a brighter, more inclusive future, ensuring students from across the region can achieve their academic goals and dreams.
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Affordable Education Across Borders.
Affordable Education
Available Starting Fall 2025
Open to First-Year Students
About RISE
Colorado State University 福利小视频 (CSU 福利小视频) has long been committed to making higher education accessible and affordable for students. This program is part of the university’s effort to grow and strengthen connections with communities nearby and around the world. Eligible students from Arizona, California, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming will pay approximately $410.85 per credit hour – the same rate as Colorado residents. The university is extending this tuition benefit to students from China, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia, and South Korea, thanks to sister-city partnerships. These relationships have been built over many years to bring diverse perspectives to campus and grow international enrollment.
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