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Education  \nReport to the education committees of the House of Representatives and Senate of the Colorado General Assembly  \nStatute: 23-3.3-106  \nThe Colorado Department of Higher Education (DHE), under its own authority and through the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), oversees and coordinates policy for 31 public institutions of higher education (including community colleges, independent local district colleges and local area technical colleges) and authorizes and regulates private colleges, universities and occupational schools.  \nMission – We support students, advocate and develop policies to maximize higher education opportunities for all.  \nVision – All Coloradans will have an education beyond high school to pursue their dreams and improve our communities.  \nPrepared and submitted by the Colorado Department of Higher Education under the Executive Leadership of Dr. Angie Paccione Pursuant to the statutory authority of 23-3.3-106  \nOctober 2025  \n1600 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, CO 80202 For more information contact:  \nOutreach & Community Engagement  \n[CDHE@dhe.state.co.us](CDHE@dhe.state.co.us)  \nExecutive Summary  \nIn accordance with HB 22-1366, this report offers the Colorado General Assembly’s education committees of the House of Representatives and Senate an annual update on statewide efforts to improve students’ postsecondary readiness, financial aid application access, actions taken, and financial aid completion rates by high school and school district (Appendix A Table1) . Between fiscal years 2023 and 2025, the Colorado Department of Higher Education undertook a series of strategic efforts to expand access to postsecondary education and strengthen the state’s workforce. Central to these efforts was the expansion of the outreach team, including the hiring of key personnel such as a FAFSA coordinator, CASFA coordinator, outreach navigator, and director. These roles enabled the Department to execute a statewide outreach plan focused on increasing financial aid application completions and delivering direct support to students, families, and educators. While permanent funding was secured for the CASFA coordinator in FY 2025, the FAFSA coordinator position was not funded due to state budget constraints.  \nA major milestone was the launch of the improved Financial Aid Completion Tool on October 10, 2025. This centralized platform allows verified users in K–12 districts and postsecondary institutions to track FAFSA and CASFA completion data securely. The tool provides critical insights that help educators support students—particularly those from low-income backgrounds—who are significantly more likely to enroll in college when they complete financial aid applications.  \nTo further support students and families, the Department developed a comprehensive Financial Aid Toolkit in both English and Spanish. This resource includes checklists, guides, FAQs, and worksheets designed to simplify the FAFSA and CASFA processes. The toolkit was widely distributed through newsletters, presentations, trainings, social media, and paid advertising, ensuring broad accessibility across the state.  \nEducator engagement was another priority. Since 2022, the Department has conducted seven full-day financial aid trainings in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, reaching nearly 600 educators. Participants received stipends and continuing education credits, and trainings were hosted across diverse regions of Colorado to maximize reach and impact. Outreach efforts remained robust throughout the three fiscal years, with 384 trainings and events reaching more than 26,000 attendees. 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