Colorado State University provides exceptional benefits that add value above wages.


Considering employment at Colorado State?

This calculator will show you the dollar value of CSU benefits, in addition to the wages you’re being offered.

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The university offers significant additional benefits and discounts to employees, including many that do not appear in your personalized statement or this calculator because they are voluntary. See a list of other benefits at the bottom of this page. More information about CSU benefit choices.




Additional benefits not included in this calculator:

Some benefits require that an employee meet specific criteria to be eligible. Learn more about CSU’s benefits.

  • Up to six free counseling sessions with a professional in your community and other free referrals to community experts on a variety of topics ranging from help identifying elder care to referrals to legal assistance, offered through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • SilverCloud, a free and confidential service based on cognitive behavior principles. SilverCloud has been shown to help individuals with resilience, anxiety, depression, sleep and other concerns.
  • YOU@CSU, an interactive well-being tool with a new portal devoted to CSU employees. 
  • Commitment to Campus discount offers discounts or other perks for dozens of university and community programs and services.
  • CARE program helps employees with financial difficulties or in crisis find resources such as emergency shelter, food, and services.
  • Employee Housing Programs provides employees with education, tools and strategies to tackle NoCo’s challenging housing and renting market.

 

  • One-on-one retirement plans education through CSU’s retirement plan company, Fidelity investments.
  • Inclusive medical benefits for all identities through CSU’s medical insurance providers.
  • Parental leave for parents with new family members.
  • Free CSU tuition for employees and a tuition discount for their family members
  • FAMLI paid leave, a new leave that can be used when an employee needs medical leave to care for themselves or a family member. Employees can start taking leave in 2024.

This calculator does not guarantee benefits or compensation and represents an estimated total compensation based on data you enter. An employee’s eligibility for benefits may change based on several factors, including if they work full or part time and if they are an administrative professional, state classified or faculty. An employee’s enrollment in specific benefits and resulting total compensation is subject to change.