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If you’ve been notified as eligible for Colorado Promise for the 2024-25 school year, file your taxes now to claim your credit! If you need help filing your taxes, contact your college or university, or find a free filing site at taxhelpco.org/get-free-tax-h…. #COPromise

The Education and Training Voucher program provides Colorado residents who are between the ages of 17 to 25 and have experienced foster care with financial support for their postsecondary education. Find more information: cdhe.colorado.gov/etv-program.

Are you planning to transfer schools? Get to know your options! Colorado Transfer has tools and resources to make the college credit transfer process more transparent, efficient and student friendly. Explore our tools at cdhe.colorado.gov/students/atten….

CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard working Colorado families facing financial hurdles. CDHE's Executive Director JB Holston joined a panel of experts for a roundtable discussion about the issues. Watch at cbsnews.com/colorado/video….

Colorado is leading in tech. Home to the 3rd-most-concentrated tech industry in the U.S. and 302,000+ jobs, our innovators are shaping the future. Tech drives 20% of our economy, adds $106B+ to GDP, and a new tech company launches every 72 hours. I’m proud to proclaim March 18, 2026, as Colorado Tech Day—celebrating the entrepreneurs and workers powering innovation and our economy! #ColoradoTech.

Yesterday, CDHE's Executive Director JB Holston visited Emily Griffith Technical College's Osage campus. JB went on a tour and discussed the impact of Colorado's area technical colleges with EGTC team members. Thank you for welcoming him to your campus! @EGTechCollege

Apprenticeship Colorado is accepting applications for Youth Engagement Grants until April 4! Funding will support organizations to work to increase youth awareness of, access to, and participation in Colorado registered apprenticeship programs. apprenticeship.colorado.gov/resources/appr….

Colorado educators -- applications are open now for the Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness program! Educators must work in an approved rural school district or content shortage area in a non-rural school district to qualify. Find more information at cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-educa….

The Lumina Foundation announced that the University of Colorado Denver is one of sixteen campuses and institutions selected to receive $100,000 through the From Campus to Career initiative! Congratulations, CU Denver! Read more: news.ucdenver.edu/cu-denver-join… @CUDenver @LuminaFound

Join us for the 27th annual Celebration of Educational Excellence (CEEX) on June 4! CEEX recognizes graduates involved in foster care or youth services with a ceremony and resource fair. Learn more and apply to recognize an eligible graduate at cdhe.colorado.gov/CEEX.

House Bill 26-1016 would continue investment in Colorado's OER Program through 2031. MSU Denver faculty and students recently testified at the Colorado State Capitol about the impact of Open Educational Resources on college affordability. red.msudenver.edu/2026/college-t…. @MSUDenver

Nominations are open now for 2026 Governor Z Awards! The 2026 Governor Z Awards will recognize accomplishments toward zero textbook cost programs. Any employee or student at a Colorado institution is eligible to be nominated. Submit your nomination: ow.ly/xIUY50YuMzY.

Colorado Promise pays you back for the first two years of higher education. It's money back in your pocket just for going to college. If you’ve been notified as eligible, file your 2025 taxes to claim your credit! Find answers to FAQs at cdhe.colorado.gov/students/prepa….

Set yourself up for college success and apply for financial aid now! Get to know the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and choose the right form for you: cdhe.colorado.gov/fafsa-or-casfa.

Registration for the 2026 Colorado OER Conference is open now! Join us on May 28 for a pre-conference workshop focused on achieving accessible open educational resources. Registration is free! Register: ow.ly/KSL750YsZvO. #OER #OERInCO

Gov. Polis has declared March 9-13 as AmeriCorps Week! Join us in celebrating the passion and leadership of AmeriCorps members serving our communities. See the Governor's announcement: ow.ly/JBEW50YsXEn. Learn more about AmeriCorps: ow.ly/Vi7s50YsXEo.

Check it out! CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," airs Friday! At 7 p.m. CDHE Executive Director JB Holston will join a panel of subject matter experts to discuss ways to lift the burden of rising costs for Colorado families. cbsnews.com/colorado/news/….

CDHE's Pathways to Prosperity report shows whether high school students are moving on to enroll in postsecondary education, entering the workforce, or both, clearer picture of how well high schools are preparing students for life after graduation. cdhe.colorado.gov/pathways-to-pr….

Regis University announced that Shawna Cooper Whitehead will be the university's 29th president, beginning on July 1! Cooper Whitehead will be Regis' first female president. Read more: denverpost.com/2026/03/09/sha…. @Regis

Last week, university leaders, state officials and students gathered at Colorado State University Pueblo to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Technology, Education and Engineering Building! Read more: ow.ly/ZOHH50Yrqxq.