To inspire more Coloradans to continue their education, all 32 public colleges and universities in the state, and several private institutions, will allow students to apply for free from October 15-17 as part of Colorado Free Application Day$.
The statewide push is designed to increase Colorado’s college-going and FAFSA completion rates. Despite being one of the most educated states in the country, Colorado sent just 50.5% of 2020 high school graduates to a college, university or certificate program, and less than 50% of students submit a FAFSA application -- a key indicator of students’ likelihood to continue their education.
All residents of Colorado who are applying for undergraduate programs at all state public and some private Colorado colleges and universities are eligible to submit their admission applications for free during the designated period.
To take advantage of Colorado Free Application Day$, and to receive a better chance of getting accepted into a school, it’s best to have all admissions application materials prepared, double-checked, and reviewed before October 17.
Almost all colleges and universities have application fee waivers for financial hardship during the entire year. As such, if you are struggling to pay an application fee 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.
