EmpowerEd (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act)
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Deadline
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Overview
EmpowerEd (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act)
Legislation: HB24-1403
Purpose: Provides postsecondary education financial aid support for students who experienced housing disruptions while enrolled in Colorado high school
Award Details: Covers the remaining balance of a student's total cost of attendance after all other financial aid awards have been applied
Eligibility:
- Start of 9th grade
- End of 12th grade
Geographic Scope: Colorado residents; eligible institutions are accredited Colorado public institutions
Proof of Homelessness:
Contact: Financial Aid Specialist at CMC / Colorado Department of Higher Education
Additional Resources: Colorado EmpowerEd Program website
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA)
2. Be accepted and enrolled at an accredited Colorado public institution of higher education (like CMC)
3. Complete the EmpowerEd Application through the State of Colorado for the applicable award year
- Note: The State has a deadline for the application (see their website for specific dates)
4. Provide proof of homeless experience:
- If graduated after October 2024: Present proof signed by authorizing entity
- If graduated before October 2024: Documentation will be received by Colorado Department of Higher Education from Colorado Department of Education
5. Contact a Financial Aid Specialist at CMC for CMC-specific information on how to apply once you complete FAFSA or CASFA
Required Materials:
What Colorado Mountain College actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $2.51M
- Median grant
- $2.51M
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Glenwood Springs, CO.
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Colorado Mountain College · Glenwood Springs, CO
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$2.51M
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