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Colorado Free Application Days start tomorrow! Remember, you must submit your application between Oct. 20-22 to have your application fees waived. Don't miss your chance - make sure your applications are ready now! Learn more: cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappd…. #FreeAppDaysCO
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The Colorado Commission on Higher Education will meet this Thursday, October 22. Public comment and attendance are welcome during the meeting. Get links to attend virtually and find more information: cdhe.colorado.gov/agendas-an….
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Several Colorado colleges and universities are partnering with school districts to offer automatic admission to eligible high school graduates! See which Colorado colleges offer guaranteed admissions and if you're eligible: chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…. @ChalkbeatCO

List: These Colorado high school graduates can get into certain colleges without applying

A growing number of direct admissions programs allow some high school graduates to skip applying to college.

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WorkED Up! is CDHE's podcast exploring the intersection of education, workforce development, and opportunity. Learn more about WorkED Up!: ow.ly/GMiw50ZYwPV. Check out the show on Spotify: ow.ly/9c6q50ZYwPT.
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Colorado Free Application Days are next week from Oct. 20-22! ALL public colleges and universities and several private ones are waiving their application fees. Learn more from Governor Jared Polis: youtube.com/watch?v=yusW3j1l…. Get more details: cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappd… #FreeAppDaysCO
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Colorado is unifying its higher education and workforce programs to better serve Coloradans, and your input will help shape how. Join the Transition Advisory Committee at a virtual session at 12 p.m. on Oct 28 or Oct. 30. Learn more and RSVP: ow.ly/yNZR50ZXIcb.
Flyer inviting Colorado residents to join the conversation on Colorado's higher education and workforce development programs with a schedule of listening sessions with dates, times and locations.

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Colorado has programs to support students who experienced homelessness or foster care! The FosterEd, EmpowerEd and Education and Training Voucher programs are designed to remove financial barriers to higher education. Learn more: cdhe.colorado.gov/foster-car….
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The Colorado Department of Higher Education is hosting an Educator Financial Aid Training and Completion Night on October 27, at the CSU Fort Collins campus. Register for the training: ow.ly/Upur50ZXiAS. Register for the completion night: ow.ly/lCM850ZXiAN.

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Colorado's higher education system works to connect learners with educational opportunities that lead to lifelong career success through career and technical education. Learn more: ed.cde.state.co.us/postsecon…. #HigherEdWorksCO
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The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) are open now! Students should submit the FAFSA OR the CASFA, not both. Learn more and pick the right form for you: cdhe.colorado.gov/fafsa-or-c….
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Colorado Free Application Days are coming next week (Oct. 20-22). Start working on your applications now so that you can submit them stress-free during Free Application Days. See a full list of participating institutions: cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappd…. #COFreeAppDays
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CDHE's new AI Engaged Campus Designation recognizes colleges and universities preparing students, faculty, and staff for an AI-driven future. Read more from CPR News: ow.ly/Besj50ZWrqn.

New state honor recognizes intentional use of artificial intelligence in higher ed

Six colleges and universities make up the first AI Engaged Campus Designation cohort.

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🎙️Episode 3 of WorkED Up! is live now! Cameron DeTello and Shaylan Wilson joined us to discuss Young Invincibles, their work, and the importance of youth involvement in policy and advocacy. Watch on YouTube: ow.ly/ZAIF50ZWpuc. Listen on Spotify: ow.ly/hSk550ZWpue.

WorkED Up!

WorkED UP is the podcast for people who are fired up about the future of work and education and not afraid to say it. Each episode pulls back the curtain on ...

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Colorado is unifying its higher education and workforce systems. Share your input at a public listening session this October The next listening sessions will be held in Loveland on Oct. 12, and Denver on Oct. 13. Details & optional RSVP here: tinyurl.com/tactour.
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On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Higher Education's executive director JB Holston visited Pickens Technical College! Thank you for welcoming us to your campus! @PickensTechCO @aurorak12 Photos by Pickens Technical College students Esme Che Miguel, and Shawnte DeValerio.
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Colorado employers are invited to join the Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-WIL) initiative! All Colorado businesses are welcome! Find more information and get started: ow.ly/gavB50ZVXC4. #COWIL

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Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee@ItsDrMordecaiOct 8
Honored to receive CDHE’s (@CoHigherEd) 2026 Equity Champions Legacy Award! This is a collective win for Community College of Aurora (@CCAurora). Together, we’re removing barriers and opening pathways to economic mobility. Keep believing in people. Keep creating opportunity.
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CDHE's Dr. Tricia Johnson presented Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora, with the 2026 Equity Champions Legacy Award. This award recognizes Coloradans who have made a lasting difference in advancing equity in higher education. Congratulations!
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The Colorado Open Educational Resources Council is seeking members of Colorado's higher education OER community to join committees. Interested individuals who are affiliated with a Colorado college or university are invited to submit an interest form. ow.ly/k3gV50ZVvAO

2026-27 OER Council Committee Interest Form

The Colorado OER Council is seeking members of the Colorado OER higher education community to join committees in 2026-27. The Council will select non-councilmembers to join committees to bring in...

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Colorado is unifying its higher ed and workforce programs — share your input at a public listening session this October. This week, in-person listening sessions are coming to Grand Junction (Oct. 7) and Edwards (Oct. 8)! Details and optional RSVP here: tinyurl.com/tactour
Schedule for community feedback sessions on Colorado's postsecondary talent development system held by the Transition Advisory Committee. The schedule lists several cities and dates throughout October.

ALT Schedule for community feedback sessions on Colorado's postsecondary talent development system held by the Transition Advisory Committee. The schedule lists several cities and dates throughout October.

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