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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) qualifies students to receive aid federal student aid. The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) qualifies Colorado ASSET students to receive state financial aid. Learn more: cdhe.colorado.gov/fafsa-or-casfa.

The Colorado Board of Private Occupational Schools will meet on May 26 at 9:30 a.m. This meeting is open to the general public. Find the link to attend virtually and learn more about the Division of Private Occupational Schools: cdhe.colorado.gov/division-of-pr….

Recent high school graduates - have you heard of Colorado Promise? Colorado Promise reimburses eligible students for their first 65 college credits! Invest in college and we'll invest in you. Learn more about the eligibility criteria: cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-promi…. #COPromise

The 2026 Colorado Work-Based Learning Consortium Survey is open until May 22! Share insights about your industry and shape the way Colorado approaches work-based learning in postsecondary education. This survey is open to all who live and work in Colorado. ow.ly/6HCy50Z1BKV

The Colorado Open Educational Resources (OER) Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Colorado OER Grant program! Grants will be awarded to support the adoption and development of OER and zero textbook cost (ZTC) programs. Learn more: drive.google.com/drive/folders/…. #OER #OERInCO

CDHE has new online training modules to support educator financial aid training! These modules are designed for educators and professionals supporting grades 9-12 in completing the FAFSA or CASFA. Get information that you can use to uplift your students: cdhe.colorado.gov/educator-finan…

CDHE Executive Director JB Holston and CDHE leadership visited the University of Colorado Boulder. JB met with Chancellor Justin Schwartz and members of CU Boulder's Chancellor's Cabinet, and toured JILA. Thank you for welcoming us to your campus! @CUBoulder @Chancellor_JS

The Colorado legislative session ended on Wednesday! Lawmakers approved several education-related bills. Many still require the Governor's signature. Learn more about this session's education bills from @ChalkbeatCO: ow.ly/bwu250Z0arn. #COLeg #EdColo #COHigherEd

Colorado Promise reimburses eligible students for their first 65 college credits. There is no application needed. If you're eligible, you're enrolled. Find information about eligibility requirements and plan for your higher education at cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-promi…. #COPromise

CDHE Executive Director JB Holston attended CMU Tech's 5th annual Jobs Day! CMU Tech's Jobs Day celebrates students and employers in the skilled trades. CDHE was honored to join this year's celebration. Read more about the event at coloradomesa.edu/now/2026/may/c… @ColoradoMesaU

Are you passionate about open educational resources? Join the Colorado Open Educational Resources Council! The Colorado OER Council is accepting nominations to fill several vacancies until 5 p.m. tomorrow, May 15! Submit a nomination at ow.ly/LOfa50YZIki. #OER #OERInCO

The Celebration of Educational Excellence is on June 4! CDHE and the Colorado Department of Human Services are recognizing young people involved in foster care or youth services who graduated or earned a credential this year. Graduates can apply at forms.office.com/r/uJDTNyZZVn

Do you live and work in Colorado? The 2026 Colorado Work-Based Learning Consortium Survey is live now! Share insights about your workplace and help shape the way the state approaches work-based learning in postsecondary education. Get started at forms.office.com/r/ZngYYsaLiB #COWIL

At Friday's Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) meeting, Commissioners elected Jill Barkin as Chair and Eric Tucker as Vice Chair. Thank you for your service to our state and higher education system! Learn more about the CCHE at cdhe.colorado.gov/commissioners.

The Colorado Department of Higher Education is saddened to share that Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker passed away on May 8. Dr. Takeda-Tinker was a dedicated leader and leaves a legacy of expanding opportunities for learners. We are grateful for her impact on CSU Global and the state.

Gov. Jared Polis, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, legislators and international partners gathered to mark the first annual Colorado International Day! Learn more about Colorado's international higher education offerings: studycolorado.org

Whether you're planning to transfer from a community college, four-year university, or return to finish a degree, Colorado Transfer has the tools you need to plan a smooth transition. See how your credits will apply to a program at another institution: cdhe.colorado.gov/students/atten….

On Friday, Governor Jared Polis signed the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year! This budget protects important investments in K-12 and postsecondary education. Read more from Governor Polis: ow.ly/J92C50YXM5e. #COLeg

Thank you to everyone who attended last week's FASFA/CASFA Lunch and Learn session! If you missed it, don't worry! You can find recordings and presentation slides for past webinars and dates for upcoming sessions at cdhe.colorado.gov/lunch-and-learn. #FAFSA #CASFA

Colorado Promise pays eligible students back for up to 65 college credits! If you are a current or incoming student, contact your institution's Office of Financial Aid to learn more about your eligibility. Learn more about Colorado Promise at cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-promi…. #COPromise