CO Dept of Higher Education

Applications are open now for the Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness program! Due to limited funds, not every educator who applies will receive loan forgiveness. Find more information about eligibility and the program at cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-educa….

Recent state investments in workforce development, partnerships between K-12 and postsecondary education institutions, and new affordable options for aspiring educators are reducing unfilled teacher vacancies in Colorado. Read more from The Gazette: ow.ly/bKaI50YGHbi.

Hiring student interns can be a valuable experience for employers and learners. By providing on-the-job training, employers can hire from a more experienced pool of trained workers and create opportunities for Colorado communities. Employers, learn more: cdle.colorado.gov/employers/recr….

Colorado Promise pays qualified students back for up to 65 college credits! The April 15 tax deadline is fast approaching. If you were notified as eligible for the 2024-25 academic year, file your 2025 taxes and claim your credit! Learn more: cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-promi…. #COPromise

Get to know how concurrent enrollment credits transfer into a degree plan with Colorado Transfer. The Transfer Directory links to transfer databases and tools at Colorado colleges and universities. Get started at cdhe.colorado.gov/students/atten….

The 2026 Colorado Open Educational Resources (OER) Conference program is live now! Join us on May 29 at Arapahoe Community College. The conference will offer five simultaneous tracks with sessions for all experience levels of open education. Register at 2026coloradooerconference.sched.com/about.

During the 2025 American College Application Campaign, seniors submitted 2,602,562 college applications at events at more than 9,000 sites nationwide! Colorado seniors submitted more than 70,000 applications during Colorado Free App Days. Learn more at impactandlearning.act.org/acac/

The state legislature’s Joint Budget Committee introduced the annual spending bill in the House on Monday. JBC lawmakers proposed $6.5 billion in total spending next year on higher education. Read more about the proposed budget: chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…. #COLeg

The Celebration of Educational Excellence recognizes young people who have been involved in foster care or youth services and graduated this year. This year's celebration will be on June 4 on the Auraria campus. Learn more and apply to participate: cdhe.colorado.gov/CEEX.

Looking to start your career through an apprenticeship? Find an apprenticeship opportunity at the Apprenticeship Career Expo on April 28 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the African American Trade Association. Register for the event at cdle.jotform.com/260295745947875. #COApprenticeship

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education will meet this Friday, April 10. Public attendance and comment are welcome during the business session. Find the meeting agenda and links to attend virtually at cdhe.colorado.gov/agendas-and-mi….

NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 1! Colleges in Colorado are leaders in aerospace workforce development, working to train the next generation that will shape the future of human spaceflight. Find your path to the industry: mycoloradojourney.com/industries/aer…. #Aerospace #Artemis

❗Taxes are due on April 15! 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 institution or find a free filing site at taxhelpco.org/get-free-tax-h….

April is Concurrent Enrollment Month in Colorado! Concurrent enrollment provides opportunity and access to Colorado students. Arapahoe Community College is the largest provider of concurrent enrollment in the Colorado Community College System! Read more: ow.ly/ZuIw50YCQHu

Current students - consider a summer internship! Many employers are accepting applications now! To get started, check out local employers in your field of study. For more support, visit your local workforce center or contact your university's Career Services office.

CDHE hosts monthly training sessions for professionals who who help students apply for financial aid. Join us on April 15 at 12 p.m. for our next webinar session! Learn more and register at cdhe.colorado.gov/lunch-and-learn.

April is Community College Month! Join us in celebrating the incredible opportunities and innovations that community colleges create in Colorado communities. Get to know Colorado's community colleges: cccs.edu/colleges-progr…. #CCMonth @GoCCCS

Planning to start college in the fall? Apply for financial aid today! Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for state, school or federal financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Get started: studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-ai….

The University of Northern Colorado’s Board of Trustees has selected College of Natural and Health Sciences dean Kamel Haddad, Ph.D., to serve as interim president. CDHE congratulates him and looks forward to his leadership. Read more: unco.edu/news/articles/…. @UNC_Colorado

April is Colorado Apprenticeship Month! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Colorado's work to expand access to registered apprenticeship programs across the state. Read the Governor's proclamation and learn more: apprenticeship.colorado.gov/resources/appr…. #COApprenticeship #apprenticeshipworks #NAW2026