• Blockchain in Education
  Harnessing innovation is not only a goal of the Colorado Commission of Higher Education—it is integral to meeting the needs and ambitious vision necessary to supplying an educated workforce of the future. Nearly three in four jobs in Colorado require some education beyond high school, which…
• Career Launch Grant
  The Career Launch grant is designed to provide tuition support to students via matching funds for community scholarships so that tuition costs are not a barrier to entry, to reduce the currently unmanageable amount of student loan debt, and to create a…
• Colorado Second Chance Scholarship
  Individuals that wish to pursue a college degree and have been released from the Division of Youth Services (DYS) commitment facility within the last 5 years may be eligible for up to $5,000 each year toward the cost of education. Choose among many college and career path options, including a…
• COSI Youth Mentorship Scholarship Program
  COSI's Youth Mentorship Scholarship Program awarded grant funding to four organizations to provide scholarships to college students in exchange for mentorship services. In 2023, SB23-149 created the COSI youth mentorship assistance grant pilot program and…
• Open Educational Resources in Colorado
  Colorado is leading the way in Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption, which has been shown to foster innovation, reduce costs and boost student success.Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely available online teaching and learning materials accessible to students, instructors and self-…
• Reciprocity & Access Programs
  Through regional and state-to-state student access programs, students may gain affordable access to institutions in another state.