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Decision Day 2026

In Colorado, we honor opportunities in all pathways- whether students attend a university, community college, private occupational school, apprenticeship or serve in the military. That's why this year we're celebrating Decision Day on May 1.

Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-WIL)

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announced the five institutions selected to participate in the inaugural Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-WIL) Pilot, a three-year initiative designed to give students real-world, hands-on learning experiences in college and university classrooms that apply to growing industries and good-paying jobs across the state.

House Resolution 1

HR1 is a major federal higher education and workforce policy package that restructures several student focused programs, updates reporting requirements and introduces new accountability measures for institutions. It changes how student financing, workforce programs and outcomes reporting are defined and evaluated at the federal level.

2026–27 FAFSA and CASFA Forms Are Now Available!

The 2026-27 FAFSA/ CASFA are now open! Complete your application today!

Higher Education Works!

Higher Education Works is designed to amplify how learning beyond high school works for Coloradans and Colorado’s future workforce.

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April 29, 2026

Governor Polis and Colorado Students Celebrate Decision Day 2026

Governor Polis and Colorado Students Celebrate Decision Day 2026Coloradans showcase their postsecondary pride and encourage students to reach their full potential

April 24, 2026

Five Colleges and Universities to Participate in Pilot to Provide More Students Hands-On Learning

DENVER – April 24, 2026: Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announced the five institutions selected to participate in the inaugural Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-WIL) Pilot, a three-year initiative designed to give students real-world, hands-on learning experiences in college and university classrooms that apply to growing industries and good-p

March 18, 2026

New Scholarship Initiative Expands Support For Students on the Path to a Bachelor’s Degree

New Scholarship Initiative Expands Support For Students on the Path to a Bachelor’s DegreeInitiative pairs financial supports with holistic student services to help more Coloradans get a bachelor’s degree

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