The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Apprenticeship Colorado have formally recognized Arapahoe Community College a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary! Read more at arapahoe.edu/news/cdle-name…. Arapahoe CC Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Are you confused or do you have questions about your student loan? Find resources, including the Loan Simulator tool, assistance finding your Loan Servicer, information on Income-Driven Repayment Plans and more at studentaid.gov.

In August, CDHE is highlighting the ways higher education supports easy transitions to campus! Colorado colleges and universities are committed to giving first-year, transferring and returning students the tools they need to navigate campus. #HigherEdWorksCO

Today is the last day to apply with priority consideration for a scholarship to attend the 2025 Open Education Conference! Learn more about the Open Education Conference at openeducationconference.org. Apply for an attendance scholarship at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….

Attention, Recent Graduates! If you have student loans, you need to make a plan for repayment. Review important concepts line income-driven repayment plans, loan servicers, and more at studentaid.gov/manage-loans/r….

Colorado Northwestern Community College is launching fully zero-textbook-cost Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees this fall, replacing commercial textbooks with free, openly available materials. Read more at ow.ly/VtyF50WBq8C. #OERInCO Colorado Northwestern Community College

HB25-1186, Work-Based Learning Experiences in Higher Education, creates a pilot program within the Colorado Department of Higher Education focused on studying, developing and promoting collegiate work-based learning experiences. Learn more at leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1186.

Not sure about hosting a college application event? Join the American College Application Campaign for a webinar on Aug. 21 and learn from three previous School of Excellence winners how they benefit educators and students. Learn more and register at site.act.org/acac-webinar-w….

CDHE's upcoming Lunch and Learn webinar will focus on the Colorado Promise: Two Free Years of College Expanded. Join our Outreach and Engagement team on August 20 at 12 p.m. Learn more and register at cdhe.colorado.gov/lunch-and-learn.

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is currently open to a limited number of students for testing. It will be available to everyone by Oct. 1, 2025, according to the Office of Federal Student Aid. Learn more at studentaid.gov/announcements-…. #FAFSA

Are you starting college this year? Don't skip orientation! Most Colorado colleges and universities host welcome events and programming to connect students new to campus with their learning community and campus resources. Learn more at your institution's website. #HigherEdWorksCO

Are you starting college this semester? Make sure you get all of the financial aid you qualify for! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is your first step. Get started at cdhe.colorado.gov/fafsa-or-casfa.

Regis University kicked off the Pipeline Uplifting Excellence in Nursing Training and Education (PUENTE) “Bridge” Program over the summer, providing incoming pre-nursing students support and scholarship opportunities. Read more at regis.edu/news/2025/regi…. Regis University

Senate Bill 25-154, the Access to Educator Pathways law, reduces the number of tests that aspiring educators have to take in order to become certified and builds on existing initiatives to get teachers into the classroom. Read more at ow.ly/MAjF50WFgX5.

Are you ready to make a difference on your campus? Apply for funding to create or adopt OER through the Colorado OER Grant program! Applications close September 15. Learn more at cdhe.colorado.gov/open-education…. #OERInCO

Yesterday, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, and Commerce released a report detailing plans to revamp the federal government's approach to workforce development. Learn more about the new strategy at ccdaily.com/2025/08/a-reva….

Why Apply Day is coming up on September 19, 2025! Encourage students entering the college application process by wearing your college gear and sharing why you believe students should apply to college with the hashtag #WhyApply. Learn more at impactandlearning.act.org/acac/resources….

Metropolitan State University of Denver's annual President's Welcome Event will welcome students back to campus and kick off a yearlong celebration of 60 years of MSU Denver! Read more at early-bird.msudenver.edu/presidents-wel….

The Colorado Department of Higher Education released the 2025 Return on Investment (ROI) report! The ROI report analyzes how Colorado’s colleges and universities are preparing students for successful careers and long-term economic mobility. Learn more at ow.ly/ABa850WGByy.

This week, Pikes Peak State College welcomed 50 of the 221 Harrison School District 2 Promise Scholars to campus to begin their college journey, tuition free! The D2 Promise Program is open to all District 2 high school graduates. Read more at ow.ly/6q9i50WGHr7.