Applications increase by 2% during fifth Colorado Free Application Days
Students saved more than $2.7 million in waived application fees
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Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative increases investment in student aid completion programming to more than $2 million
Seeks proposals from high schools that want to increase the number of students applying for financial aid
Going to college or technical school remains a sound investment for Coloradans
Going to college or technical school remains a sound investment for Coloradans
Annual return on investment report helps students and families better access the value of earning a degree or certificate
Colorado Open Educational Resources grant program seeks proposals
DENVER, CO – Oct. 26, 2022: The Colorado Commission on Higher Education is soliciting proposals for grants designed to expand the use of open educational resources (OER) across public postsecondary institutions in the state. The OER grant program is in its fifth year and will award $1 million this grant cycle.
Governor Polis Announces Fifth Annual Free Application Days
Colorado colleges and universities will waive applications fees from Oct. 18-20
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education announced the fifth annual Colorado Free Application Days, allowing students to apply for free from Tuesday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, to public colleges and universities and several private institutions in Colorado.
Diversifying the Educator Workforce Workgroup releases report that offers recruitment, preparation, and retention strategies for diverse educators in Colorado
DENVER – Sept. 30, 2022: Today the Diversifying the Educator Workforce Workgroup released its report, Diversifying the Educator Workforce: Disrupting Inequities to the legislature outlining a range of strategies to diversify Colorado’s educator workforce.
Colorado Department of Higher Education announces appointees for Disability Services in Higher Education Advisory Committee
Committee will make recommendations to improve outcomes for students with disabilities in higher education
DENVER, CO – Sept. 29, 2022: Dr. Angie Paccione, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), appointed 15 members to Colorado’s Disability Services in Higher Education Advisory Committee that will advise higher education leaders and policymakers on necessary services and best practices aimed at improving access and outcomes for students with disabilities in higher education.
Chief educational equity officer launches tour of Hispanic-serving institutions as part of National Hispanic American Heritage Month
DENVER, CO – Sept. 13, 2022: Dr. Roberto Montoya, chief educational equity officer for the Colorado Department of Higher Education, will tour several Hispanic-serving institutions this month with stops this week to Colorado State University Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver and Adams State University.
Colorado Department of Higher Education announces scholarship opportunity for formerly committed youth
DENVER, CO – Sept. 8, 2022: The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, a program of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, is taking applications for a new scholarship program geared at giving formerly committed youth a chance to pursue a college degree. The Second Chance Scholarship program provides funding of up to $5,000 a year and student support services to individuals awarded. Participants can choose among many college and career path options, including a traditional college degree, online and certificate programs.
Governor Polis Encourages Parents and Guardians to Take the First Step and Invest in Their Kid’s Higher Education Savings
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, the Department of Higher Education, and CollegeInvest leaders highlighted CollegeInvest’s 529 educational savings programs. These transformational programs offer the opportunity for parents and guardians to start growing and saving funds for their children's future higher education costs.