LEPs may apply for the Fund My Future Grant

The Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) program has launched the new Fund My Future Grant, which will award up to $1.5 million in grants to LEPs for student aid completion programs. This grant focuses on increasing student aid application completion (FAFSA/CASFA) among high school seniors in Colorado. COSI is seeking proposals from local education providers interested in receiving funds to help implement programming and student services with the goal of having all high school seniors complete an application for student aid before graduation.

Some highlights of this opportunity include:

  • Successful proposals must require students to complete the FAFSA/CASFA before graduation unless the requirement is waived under conditions approved by the LEP.
  • Funds will be disbursed to:
    • Support strategies to increase awareness and completion of FAFSA/CASFA, or;
    • Hire staff to focus on student aid applications in addition to general college-going support to increase postsecondary access.
  • Grants begin July 1 (or earlier depending on the application period and program structure), and funds will be available for use through June 30, 2026. Grant terms may vary depending on the award.

More information on the timeline as well as application materials and support can be found on the COSI website. An informational webinar will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. Use this Zoom link to access the meeting.

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