DENVER (March 7, 2022) — The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) approved five partnerships for participation in a newly created Path4Ward pilot program.
The report outlines opportunities and lays out a modernized vision for the state's postsecondary and workforce ecosystem
DENVER – Jan. 10, 2022: Today the Student Success and Workforce Revitalization Task Force released its report to the legislature outlining a range of bold and innovative efforts Colorado can undertake to make the state more affordable and create student success in today's work environment.
Qualified educators are eligible for an annual payment of up to $5,000 toward their outstanding educational loans
Students saved more than $2.5 million in waived application fees
DENVER (Dec. 6, 2021) — The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) board approved 16 proposals that will provide more than $2.5 million in scholarships for Colorado students.
This investment is part of COSI’s Matching Student Scholarship program which aims to help under-resourced students by matching community scholarship dollars one to one. This round of funds will serve more than 2,200 students attending in-state public institutions of higher education across Colorado.
DENVER (Oct. 8 2021)-To encourage more Coloradans to continue their education, Governor Jared Polis announced today that all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado, as well as several private institutions will allow students to apply for free from Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 as part of the fourth annual Colorado Free Application Days.
DENVER (Sept. 27, 2021) — The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI), a program within the Colorado Department of Higher Education, has awarded $15 million to 21 providers across the state for a program aimed at getting Coloradans back to work after the pandemic.
DENVER – Aug. 10, 2021: The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announced today it will hire Dr. Roberto Montoya, of Race Forward— the largest racial justice organization in the country— to take on the new position of chief educational equity officer.
DENVER – Aug. 5, 2021: Whether Colorado is experiencing economic prosperity or recession, earning a college degree is a worthwhile investment according to a report released today by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE).
DENVER, CO, Aug. 3, 2021: The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announces the launch of Advisors LEAD – a free, online professional development course for academic advisors at Colorado’s colleges and universities. The course includes comprehensive training on equity in advising, prepares advisors to operate effectively in a virtual environment, and provides guidance on how to help students find the right math course and discover broader curriculum to support their career goals.