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Yesterday, the House Education Committee passed Colorado HB 26-1345 with a vote of 13-0. The bill would make changes to higher education funding as recommended by the CCHE's 2025 Report on the Higher Education Funding Allocation Formula. Read the report: ow.ly/RVfu50YPghN

Today, CDHE and Gov. Jared Polis announced the five institutions selected to participate in the Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-WIL) Pilot, an initiative designed to give college and university students real-world, project-based learning experiences. ow.ly/KoXn50YPsCq

❗Students - StudentAid.Gov will be unavailable this weekend for website maintenance! The maintenance will begin at 4 p.m. Eastern time (ET) on Saturday, April 25, and run until approximately 10 a.m. ET on Sunday, April 26. Learn more: ow.ly/5fsN50YP85Q.

CCA is proud to announce that we have been designated a First Generation-Serving Institution for the second time! The @CoHigherEd designation is based on years of equity work, which helps ensure that every student has what they need to succeed. #FirstGen #COHigherEd

Apprenticeship Colorado honored 14 individuals and organizations at the 2026 Colorado Apprenticeship Awards for their dedication to advancing apprenticeship. Congratulations to the everyone who was awarded! Learn more: cdle.colorado.gov/press-releases…. @ColoradoLabor

There is still time to register for the 2026 Colorado Open Educational Resources (OER) Conference! Join us on May 29 at Arapahoe Community College to explore resilience, innovation, and collaboration with Colorado's OER community. Register at 2026coloradooerconference.sched.com/about #OER #OERInCO

Do you help students apply for financial aid? Join CDHE's upcoming Lunch and Learn webinar covering My Colorado Journey on May 6! These free monthly webinars provide financial aid information that you can use to support your students. Register to attend at cdhe.colorado.gov/lunch-and-learn

Yesterday, CDHE's Student Success and Academic Affairs team hosted members of the Colorado School of Mines' Student Government at our offices to learn more about the legislative process. Thank you to all of the students who spent time with us! @COSchoolof Mines

Colorado Promise reimburses eligible students for their first 65 college credits. The first step is to see if you qualify! Current and incoming students should contact their institution's Office of Financial Aid to learn more. See eligibility guidelines at cdhe.colorado.gov/students/prepa…

Peak+ is a free dual-enrollment initiative run by Rocky Mountain Prep. The program is expanding access and opportunity for students through partnerships with the Community College of Denver and Community College of Aurora. Read more from 9 News: ow.ly/X8gS50YO8zR.

Find an apprenticeship opportunity by attending Apprenticeship Colorado's upcoming Apprenticeship Career Expo! 📍Apprenticeship Career Expo, April 28 at the African American Trade Association. Register at cdle.jotform.com/260295745947875 #COApprenticeship #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipEffect

❗12th grade students - please complete and submit your FAFSA or CASFA before April 24! A software update on April 24 may cause financial aid processing delays. Students who submit their FAFSA or CASFA before April 24 are more likely to receive a timely financial aid offer.

🎉CDHE is celebrating students' postsecondary plans on Decision Day, May 1! CDHE and My Colorado Journey can help you understand your options and choose your path to success! Learn more: cdhe.colorado.gov/events/decisio…. Plan your postsecondary path: mycoloradojourney.com.

Colorado Promise builds on free college programs at colleges and universities in the state! If there’s something your program doesn’t cover, you can still receive the Colorado Promise tax credit for out-of-pocket expenses. Explore your options: cdhe.colorado.gov/additional-ins…. #COPromise

April is Concurrent Enrollment Month in Colorado! Concurrent enrollment works for students and families across the state, expanding access and creating a clear path to college and career. Read more from the Colorado Community College System: cccs.edu/cccs-news/cccs…. @GoCCCS

Join Apprenticeship Colorado for a special edition of their monthly virtual Expansion Call, featuring an apprentice panel! Learn more about the apprentice experience and how to improve your program for apprentices. 📅 April 27 at 9 a.m. MST 📍Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

CDHE's Senior Educational Impact Officer, Dr. Gillian McKnight-Tutein, speaks on expanding opportunity to rural students.

The Division of Private Occupational Schools Board will meet on Wednesday, April 22. Members of the public are welcome to attend. See meeting agendas, minutes, and links to attend virtually at cdhe.colorado.gov/dpos-board. #EdColo

Last week, CDHE's Executive Director JB Holston joined representatives from the Governor's Office at the Colorado Council of Deans in Education's April meeting to discuss and receive feedback on HB26-1317. Thank you welcoming us, and for the productive conversation.

The Colorado Energy Office awarded $12.4 million in funding Wednesday to support geothermal projects across Colorado, including $4.3 million to Adams State University. Read more at colorado.gov/governor/news/…. @AdamsState