College Application Information

Seniors: Naviance DOES NOT alert us regarding college application submissions. Email Mrs. Griffin from the Future Center to ensure that your transcripts and all other school materials have been submitted for your college applications. Do this ASAP so you don't miss college application deadlines!

COLORADO FREE APPLICATION DAYS OCTOBER 18-20 2022

Who is Eligible to Participate in Free Application Day$?

All residents of Colorado who are applying for undergraduate programs at all state public and some private Colorado colleges and universities are eligible to submit their admission applications for free on Oct. 18 - Oct. 20, 2022. Undergraduate programs include undergraduate level certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees. This means all of the following applicants are eligible:

First-time freshmen
Transfer students
Returning students
Applicants seeking a second bachelor's degree

Applicants for graduate-level programs are not eligible.

The actual admissions application must be submitted starting Tuesday, Oct. 18 through midnight on Thursday, Oct. 20 to be eligible for the fee waiver. However, applicants can and are encouraged to begin filling out the application before this time - the application just needs to be submitted during this three-day period.

If the college/university has additional application documents required as part of the application process (for example, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) they can be submitted before or after Oct. 18 - 20.

Almost all colleges and universities have application fee waivers for financial hardship during the entire year. As such, if you have a financial hardship and wish to submit your admission application before (or after) Free Application Day$, contact the admission office at the college/university you want to apply to for more information. More information regarding this process for each college/university in Colorado will be posted soon!

It is always free to apply to Colorado's community and area technical colleges

Colorado community and area technical colleges never charge to apply for admission!

Colorado is Test-Optional

First-time freshmen applicants have the option to include or not include their SAT or ACT scores with their college applications as Colorado colleges and universities are now test-optional. This can make the college application process even easier for applicants. To learn more about the test-optional policy click here.

Helping you reach higher

My Colorado Journey has resources that help you discover your talents and interests, find a matching education or training program and successfully submit an application.

What's next?

After you apply, it's important to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is your ticket to grants, scholarships and work study positions that can put college in reach. Learn how you can get your piece of the pie!

If you don't qualify for federal aid, you may qualify for state aid through the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA). Learn more here.

Why do we have Free Application Day?

To inspire more Coloradans to continue their education, all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions allow students to apply for free on Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 as part of the fifth annual Colorado Free Application Day$.

Colorado Free Application Day$ caps off Colorado Applies Month, a five-week campaign that guides 11th- and 12-grade students and adult job seekers along the application process.

The statewide push is designed to increase Colorado’s college-going and FAFSA completion rates. Despite being one of the most educated states in the country, Colorado sent just 50.5% of 2020 high school graduates to a college, university or certificate program, and less than 50% of students submit a FAFSA application—a key indicator of students’ likelihood to continue their education.

By removing barriers for students to achieve a credential, Colorado can increase the number of students who complete their programs and enter the workforce with a degree or competitive skills. Nearly 75% of Colorado jobs require a postsecondary credential. Colorado Free Application Day encourages residents to live up to their fullest potential.

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New financial aid opportunity

Colorado ASSET students can now apply for state financial aid ASSET students are now eligible to apply for state financial aid through an online application called Colorado Application for State Financial Aid(CASFA). Non-U.S. citizen residents and non-resident students can use the application to apply for institutional aid.

The application calculates a needs-analysis using the same methodology employed by the FASFA. We ask that you encourage students to apply for all aid they’re eligible for, no matter their citizenship status.

CASFA positively supports families and is a logical next step in efforts to erase equity gaps and put college in reach for the families who benefit most from a postsecondary education. CASFA also supports the department’s efforts to make college more affordable by reducing the cost of obtaining a credential and maximizing a student’s higher education investment.

Visit highered.colorado.gov/CASFA to learn more.

University of Alabama Free Application Days

From October 17 - 21, UA Undergraduate Admissions offers an application fee waiver to those applying to enter as freshmen or transfer students in the Spring, Summer or Fall 2023 Semesters.

https://stories.ua.edu/adm-free-app-week

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