Career Launch

The Career Launch grant is designed to provide tuition support to college and concurrent enrollment students enrolled in CTE courses so that tuition costs are not a barrier to entry, to reduce the currently unmanageable amount of student loan debt, and to create a workforce that has the skills, knowledge, adaptability, and diversity to continue to drive Colorado’s economic growth. Applicants are required to match COSI funding 1:1 with community scholarship dollars and provide students with a connection to career services/opportunities.

For fiscal year 2024-2025, the Career Launch grant will leverage $1.5 million in state funds to generate $3 million in new scholarship funds to support Colorado students in postsecondary education and degree attainment. These funds can potentially impact up to 1,000 students over the next few years as they pursue a credential.

Program Goals:

Provide financial support to reduce student loan debt.
Ensure each Career Launch student is connected with career opportunities that provide gainful employment and a livable wage.
Support credential completion in high-demand pathways that support Colorado’s Top Jobs s.

Verification of Income

Funding for programs within the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) is governed by State Statute. Verification of your eligibility status is essential to ensure that funds are directed to individuals meeting the criteria outlined in the statute. While this form serves as one method of documenting eligibility, organizations may utilize alternative means if available. While COSI does not collect this form directly, organizations are advised to maintain it or other proof of eligibility for potential audit purposes.

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is a dependent student, and Student’s Parent is a Single Parent

is a dependent student, and Student’s Parent is NOT a Single Parent

is an Independent Student, and is a Parent and is Single

is an Independent Student, and is a Parent but is NOT a Single Parent

is an Independent Student, and is NOT a Parent

Refer to the 2024-2025 COSI Eligibility Guidance- CL, MSS, YMSP.pdf - Google Drive

What CTE course/program are you enrolled in?

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Total of people listed on the tax return. (Form 1040- Page 1)

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