In-State Tuition

Through the USOPC, eligible Team USA athletes living and training in Colorado and Utah can receive in-state tuition at select public colleges and universities regardless of an individual’s resident status. Read about each state for individual details about eligibility and participating programs. We have a long-term goal of nationwide in-state tuition for Team USA athletes and are working diligently to expand the program to other states.  Refer to this page to see the most up-to-date list of states with Team USA in-state tuition programs.

Athletes must apply for the in-state tuition classification each semester they enroll in classes.

Athletic eligibility will be reviewed each time they submit a form.

1. Register with us 
2. Visit your school's residency page and/or download the appropriate “Team USA In-State Tuition Athlete Verification Form” linked above.
3. Fill out the “Student Information” section before sending to your NGB for approval. If you do not know who your NGB contact is, send your form to ACE.edu@usopc.org
4. Send your completed form to ACE.edu@usopc.org to sign and approve. We will send your completed form to your school.
5. Review your school's residency page for due dates.

To apply for in-state tuition, athletes must currently participate in a Colorado-based elite-level training program that is approved by both the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and a National Governing Body of an Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American or Parapan American sport. This includes at least ONE of the following criteria:

• Active Olympian/Paralympian
• USOPC Direct Athlete Support recipient
• Elite Athlete Health Insurance recipient
• Senior World Championship medalist
• Current Senior National team member
• Senior World Cup participant
• Pan/Parapan American Games participant
• Current Junior National team member
• OTC resident athlete
• National player pool (as verified by their NGB) 
• Earned a medal in Junior or U-23 World Championships in past two (2) years