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First Generation-Serving Institution Designation

In recognition of First Generation Celebration Week, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announced the new First Generation-Serving Campus designation for higher education institutions across the state. 

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Colorado Free Application Days

The Colorado Free Application Days campaign is an initiative designed to inspire more Coloradans to continue their education.

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Career Connected Campus Designation

Kicking off Career Development Month in November, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announces the new Career Connected Campus Designation for higher education institutions and the seven institutions receiving the designation. 

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EmpowerEd

EmpowerEd provides higher education funding and support to individuals who experienced homelessness and were identified as being McKinney-Vento eligible while enrolled in a Colorado high school.

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Strategic Plan: Building Skills in an Evolving Economy

CDHE released the new Strategic Plan: Building Skills for an Evolving Economy.

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Colorado Re-Engaged

Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education Celebrate First Graduates of CORE Initiative

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FosterEd

The FosterEd program provides free tuition to current and former foster students at all of Colorado’s public colleges and universities.

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DENVER- The Colorado Commission on Higher Education approved 21 proposals for Open Educational Resources (OER) projects that will produce high-quality teaching and learning materials at no cost to Colorado students and 10 professional development awards that will catalyze OER expertise at rural institutions of higher education.
DENVER – Nov. 7, 2024: In recognition of First Generation Celebration Week, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announces the new First Generation-Serving Campus designation for higher education institutions across the state. The U.S. Department of Education defines a first generation college student as someone whose parents did not complete a bachelor's degree. 
Seven distinguished Colorado postsecondary institutions receive the inaugural designation

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