Colorado Department of Higher Education

Colorado’s new five-year strategic plan for higher education puts learners at the heart of the postsecondary ecosystem. Read the new strategic plan and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRMbDnyS #highered #BuildingSkillsCO #CORises

Join CDHE for the next session of our FAFSA/CASFA Lunch and Learn webinar series on December 11! High school counselors and staff, student advocates, community education partners and all professionals working with financial aid processes are welcome. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gwDKjNJD.

CDHE's First Generation-Serving Institution designation recognizes colleges and universities enrolling a higher-than-average number of first generation students. Explore data on the first-generation student landscape in Colorado at https://lnkd.in/gKcM3n-Y.

Continuing education beyond high school is an opportunity all Coloradans should have, and finances should not be a barrier. From institutional promise programs to state stipends and scholarships, there are many options to support you and your student! Explore your options and eligibility requirements at https://ow.ly/ASlY50UeYp2.

Earlier this week, CDHE's Outreach and Community Engagement team joined HYPE Youth Justice program at The Urban Farm. Youth have the opportunity to learn agricultural, culinary and construction skills while working on the farm and progressing towards their GED. Thank you for welcoming us! The Urban Farm

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available now! Do you have questions about the FAFSA, or about the financial aid application process? You can schedule a time to talk with our financial aid experts at https://ow.ly/isyK50UcYFO.

Today is the last day of International Education Week! Thank you to all of the staff, faculty, educators and community members supporting international students studying in Colorado, and those supporting Colorado students in studying abroad. Learn more about study abroad in Colorado at https://studycolorado.org/. Study Colorado

The Outreach and Community Engagement team, along with partners at the Colorado Department of Education and the Department of Human Services, presented at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) this week! Presentations focused on Colorado's initiatives to support homeless youth, including the EmpowerEd and FosterEd programs.

Yesterday, the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Dr. Angie Paccione and senior leadership visited Regis University. Regis is the only Jesuit Catholic University in the Rocky Mountain Region, and offers over 130 degree programs. Thank you for welcoming us to your campus! Regis University

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now officially available! More than 140,000 students have successfully submitted applications so far. Learn more about the 2025-26 FAFSA at https://ow.ly/LhbR50Uc6JA. #FAFSA