Senate Bill 22-008 would require all public higher education institutions in the state to waive undergraduate tuition and fees for Colorado residents who have been in foster care, beginning next year.
For any student, the prospect of going to college can be daunting. Between grades, college admissions tests, school applications, essays and financial aid, there’s a lot to think about. For foster youth, the hurdles they must overcome for higher education are even more daunting.