In order to encourage more Coloradans to continue their education, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced 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, as part of the fourth annual Colorado Free Application Days.
“Earning a certificate or degree gives Coloradans the best opportunity to thrive in the profession of their choice,” said Polis. “Colorado is building back stronger and by eliminating this cost barrier, more Coloradans will have the opportunity to pursue those dreams. We need homegrown Colorado talent and bold ideas to make Colorado better than ever.”
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) has posted admissions application and fee waiver information in English and Spanish for each participating college and university. The period caps off Colorado Applies Month, a five-week, statewide campaign that encourages high school juniors, seniors and adults to select an education or training option that’s best for them and apply to that program. This year the program has been extended from one day to three days.
The statewide push is designed to increase Colorado’s postsecondary applications and Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rates. Despite being one of the most educated states in the country, Colorado sends 56 percent of its high school seniors to a college, university or certificate program, and roughly 50% of students submit a FAFSA application — a major source of financial aid and a key indicator of student success.
For more information, visit the Colorado Free Application Day web page: https://highered.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays