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Financial Aid Application Working Group Report
The Financial Aid Application Working Group Report is now available. Click here for the full report.
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Financial Aid Application Working Group Report
Student Success and Workforce Revitalization Task Force Report
HB 21-1330 Report is now available. Click here for more info.
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Student Success and Workforce Revitalization Task Force Report
Educator Loan Forgiveness Program
Application is open for qualified educators to receive up to $5,000 toward educational loans
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Educator Loan Forgiveness Program
Colorado Free Application Days
Applications increase by 10% during Colorado Free Application Day
Students saved more than $2.5 million in waived application fees
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Colorado Free Application Days
Higher Education Student Success Legislation
HB21-1330, authorizes federal American Rescue Plan dollars for students, postsecondary institutions, and others with a focus on re-engaging students to earn the degrees they started to improve their earning power.

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Higher Education Student Success Legislation
Hunger Free and Healthy Minds
Four Colorado campuses earn Hunger Free and Healthy Minds designations.
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Hunger Free and Healthy Minds
Colorado Application for State Financial Aid
Colorado Application for State Financial Aid gives students immediate access to apply for the $160 million dollars Colorado allocates annually in financial aid. This new portal allows Colorado ASSET students to apply for state financial aid
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Colorado Application for State Financial Aid
Staying informed about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
The department has compiled resources about COVID-19 to help provide guidance to Institutions of Higher Education.
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January 10, 2022

Student Success and Workforce Revitalization Task Force Releases Recommendations to Make Colorado More Affordable & Help Students

The report outlines opportunities and lays out a modernized vision for the state’s postsecondary and workforce ecosystem
December 15, 2021

Colorado Department of Higher Education opens application for Educator Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualified educators are eligible for an annual payment of up to $5,000 toward their outstanding educational loans
December 14, 2021

Applications increase by 10% during Colorado Free Application Day

Students saved more than $2.5 million in waived application fees
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