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The price of college continues to rise, and for many prospective students, figuring out how to pay for their education only adds to the stress of the admissions process. Some schools in Colorado are looking to bridge the gap by providing more grants and scholarships to students.
Every year, students applying to college leave money on the table a lot of it. In Colorado alone, the unclaimed funds total about $30 million, according to the state Department of Education.