Colorado Department of Higher EducationThe Colorado Department of Higher Education oversaw federal loans through College Assist (who actually administered the loan programs) but this quasi-state agency sold their FFELP loans to a private lender, Nelnet. This action was taken because of the July 1, 2010 switch to Direct student loans, when the Health care bill became law. There are currently no separate state loan programs and no interest rate reductions offered on federal student loans.
The last program is jointly funded by the federal government and the state of Colorado. The state also offers a Dental Loan Repayment Program which is funded by the proceeds of its tobacco settlement. The University of Colorado Law School has also established the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). LRAP provides partial loan repayment to selected students who choose qualifying public interest work. All these programs require students to fill out their FAFSA, so make sure you check your Colorado FAFSA deadline. If you need more college funding- try looking at credit unions for a private loan lender, or compare commercial lenders' rates using the form at the top right. 
Colorado relies mainly on the federal programs for loan disbursement, but is using state funds to increase the numbers of professionals in targeted areas.Colorado Department of Higher Education Suite 1200 1380 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 866-2723 Fax: (303) 866-4266  return from Colorado financial aid to state college loans return from Colorado Department of Higher Education to home |
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