The 2024-2025 CASFA/FAFSA are open; please expect intermittent FAFSA access.

 
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Division of Private Occupational Schools

The Division administers the Private Occupational School Act on behalf of the Governor appointed Private Occupational School Board, which meets monthly to approve new schools, school renewals, school programs and courses per the Act and Rules. To protect students against fraudulent and substandard educational practices, the board also reviews Division investigations and issues disciplinary actions against schools when appropriate.

 

DPOS Connect logo

This online tool is used by schools to manage everything required to maintain compliance with our Statute and Rules including required filings, agent applications, instructor updates, surety updates, program revisions, new program applications, change of location/name, change of ownership applications, and more.  Click on DPOS Connect Resources on the menu to the left to find a link to the DPOS Connect login site, user guides, and school forms needed for upload.  If you would like to request to be a new user for DPOS Connect, submit a DPOS school complaint, report an unauthorized institution, or request an exemption please go to www.ColoradoETPL.org


Division of Private Occupational Schools next Board meeting - February 27, 2024


 

House Bill 22-1049 regarding student records (effective 4/21/2022)

 

Board Directive Regarding Advanced Training within Programs 9/4/2020 

 

Notice to Schools Regarding Method of Delivery Changes 9/4/2020 

 

Opportunity For All DPOS Schools

Ancillary/Supplementary Education Questionnaire

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COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic the Division has worked through the Department to keep schools updated as it receives information. 

 

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Governor Polis Pushes for Federal Funding for Small Businesses

 

Colorado Open Records Act

  • The Colorado Department of Higher Education is committed to transparency and open government. Please review our revised Colorado Open Records Act Policy for information about fees associated with processing CORA requests.

Social Security Fraud Hotline http://www.ssa.gov/oig/hotline/

The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) has developed a tremendous resource to assist students with loan issues.  The website has information on how to work through a default, repayment issues, renegotiating loans, other payment options, etc.  http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/