The average cost of a college application is around $50. Save some cash by applying for Colorado colleges and universities on Tuesday, October 15th through Thursday, October 17th, 2024, Colorado Free Application Days.
ALL 32 of Colorado's public colleges and most of Colorado's private institutions are participating in this initiative to remove the financial barriers of applying for higher level education opportunities.
Colorado Institutions Which Are Free to Apply to as an Undergraduate Resident Year-round:
Public Colleges and Universities
- Adams State University
- Colorado State University
- Colorado State University Pueblo
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Western Colorado University
- All two-year and community colleges
- All area technical colleges
Private Colleges and Universities
- Colorado College
- Regis University
Almost all colleges and universities have application fee waivers for financial hardship during the entire year, so if you miss this year's Free Application Days, click on this link for instructions to contact the admission office for the college/university of your choice.
Tips for a successful application day:
- 11th and 12th graders can create an account on MyColoradoJourney.com to help review post-high school options, identify interests & skills, understand financial aid opportunities, and prepare for college applications.
- Prior to application day, make a list of colleges you want to apply to.
- Review each school's application process and make a note of the required documents.
- Get your applications ready BEFORE October 17. Write your essays, gather your recommendation letters, and make copies of required documents as needed.
- Save even more on college expenses by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It's important to note that the 2025-2026 form will be available on or before December 1st, 2024.
For more information, visit cdhe.colorado.gov.
