General Information for Undergraduates

Prospective Students

Do you have questions?  Do you feel like you should have questions, but don’t know where to start?  Here are some answers to our most common questions all students should know!

Current Students

If you have a question, we’ve heard it before!  Start here for the answers to our most common questions all students should know!

International Students

If you are a current international student at Mines, we have an office just for you!  Visit our International Student & Scholar Services Office.

If you are a prospective international student, Admissions is the best place to start.  Bachelor’s degree candidates should email Admissions@mines.edu and Master’s or PhD candidates should email Grad-Admissions@mines.edu.

Studying Abroad? Co-Op?

Taking a semester to study abroad or pursue a co-op can change how your financial aid is processed.  Know the impact before you go!

Leaving Mines?

If you are leaving Mines for any reason it can impact your financial aid for this term or future terms.  Whether you are leaving for a semester or for good, you’ll want to understand how that decision can affect your financial aid.

Budget Review Request

Does your cost of attendance not reflect your actual cost of living expenses?

Contact Info

Mailing address:
Colorado School of Mines
Financial Aid Office
1301 19th Street
Golden, CO 80401

Office Location:
Ben Parker Student Center, E160
1200 16th St
Golden, CO 80401 

Walk-In Hours:
Monday through Friday
9am - 4pm

303-273-3301
Toll-free: 1-888-446-9489
finaid@mines.edu

For scholarship questions, email scholarship@mines.edu

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More information:

For billing issues contact: Bursar's Office 303-273-3158

For health insurance waivers contact: Student Health Insurance 303-273-3388

For College Opportunity Fund contact: Registrar's Office 303-273-3200

For information on Veteran Affairs contact: Registrar's Office 303-273-3200