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Free Application Days 2025

Colorado students submitted 71,504 college and university admissions applications during the state’s eighth annual Colorado Free Application Days, held Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The statewide initiative saw a 9% increase in participation compared to last year and saved students more than $2.4 million in waived application fees.

Career Connected Campus Designation

Five distinguished Colorado postsecondary institutions receive this year’s designation. The designation sets a high standard for how campuses engage in practices that prepare students for employment commensurate with their postsecondary credentials.

2026–27 FAFSA and CASFA Forms Are Now Available!

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

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

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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

January 9, 2026

Free Application Days Saves Students $2.4 Million in Application Fees

DENVER – Jan. 9, 2026: Colorado students submitted 71,504 college and university admissions applications during the state’s eighth annual Colorado Free Application Days, held Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

December 15, 2025

Governor Polis Announces JB Holston as the Next Executive Director of Colorado Department of Higher Education

Holston brings decades of business, civic, and academic leadership experience to ensure higher education properly prepares students with skills for the careers of today and tomorrow

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