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2011 Press Releases
October 7, 2011
CollegeInvest Offers College Savings Matching Grant Money for Lower to Middle Income Families
CollegeInvest
is helping Colorado’s lower to middle income families make saving for college a little easier through its Matching Grant
Program.
October 3, 2011
Colorado Families Benefit from CollegeInvest Scholarships and Matching Grants
CollegeInvest announced today that it has awarded more than $950,000 in college scholarships to Colorado students so far this year.
February 11, 2011
CollegeInvest shows impressive year-to-year growth
Significant increases in new enrollments and dollars invested illustrate economic recovery and financial savvy among Coloradans.
January 13, 2011
Join the Money Smart Colorado Campaign to Get Smart about Money April 23– 30
Colorado’s Jump$tart Coalition for personal financial literacy is inviting banks, credit unions, businesses, schools, libraries, non-profits and other organizations to come together to present Money Smart Colorado week.
2010 Press Releases
December 8, 2010
CollegeInvest helps Colorado families give the gift of education and create tax savings
Gifts made by December 31, 2010 qualify for year-end tax benefits
October 19, 2010
Middle- to lower-income families can apply now for up to $2,500 in free matching college money from CollegeInvestFamilies have until December 31, 2010 to be preapproved for program
September 24, 2010
CollegeInvest's Scholars Choice Ranked #1
Achievement marks the third consecutive quarter for CollegeInvest’s advisor-sold fund
September 23, 2010
College is expensive. But what does it cost to go without a higher education?
A recent study by Georgetown University projects that within the next 8 years nearly 70% of Colorado jobs will require a college degree.
May 24, 2010
Matching college money available to Colorado families who apply by May 31
This year’s deadline looms to apply for CollegeInvest Matching Grant Program
May 11, 2010
Colorado’s Smart Choice 529 College Savings Plan helps families save in the face of college tuition hikes
Coloradans can get $50 in college cash for opening new Smart Choice plan from CollegeInvest and FirstBank
April 12, 2010
Coloradans should think college savings during tax season
CollegeInvest provides ways to invest this year's tax refund, plan for 2011 return
March 23, 2010
Colorado scholarship deadline around the corner
$200,000 in college cash available from CollegeInvest
February 12, 2010
Colorado Families Can Receive Free College Financial Aid Assistance at College Goal Sunday
Don’t miss out on free help filling out federal form on Feb. 21
February 09, 2010
Coloradans can double college savings through CollegeInvest’s Matching Grant Program
Families can apply now to be preapproved for $1-for-$1 matching grants in 2010
February 04, 2010
Colorado’s Direct Portfolio college savings plan breaks $1 billion mark
Investments in CollegeInvest 529 plan help bring college within reach
January 07, 2010
Application window for college financial aid opened Jan. 1
Colorado’s CollegeInvest tells students to send their federal application ASAP
2009 Press Releases
December 14, 2009
Colorado's CollegeInvest helps families give the gift of higher education
Lower fees, new options make 529 college savings plans more attractive to families
November 25, 2009
Fees cut 31% for CollegeInvest Direct Portfolio College Savings Plan
Colorado plan’s lower costs mean families can save more for higher education
November 10, 2009
FirstBank and CollegeInvest Partner to Help Colorado Families Save for Higher Education
Introducing a New CollegeInvest Smart Choice 529 College Savings Plan that Combines FDIC Insurance and Tax Benefits
October 27, 2009
$200,000 in scholarships available for Colo. families from CollegeInvest
Scholarships worth up to $6,000 each will help students in need of assistance
October 23, 2009
High School Counselor Receives Award for Dedication to Students
Arlene Lanier is October's Counselor of the Month
CollegeInvest Response to August 2009 State Audit
October 19, 2009
Colorado students can get a jump start on the college financial aid process
CollegeInvest encourages students to use the FAFSA4caster
September 21, 2009
Free college scholarship workshop on Sept. 26
Students will get tips on applying for scholarships and have the chance to win one of two $500 CollegeInvest scholarships
August 05, 2009
CollegeInvest helps families save for college in a tough economy with more that $64,000 in matching grants
August 03, 2009
Op-Ed: State Offers Resources to Help in Tuition Crunch
May 29, 2009
Survey: Economy weighing on Colorado parents when planning for college
More see benefits of college, but paying for it is bigger challenge, poll says
May 29, 2009
Counselor at Global Leadership Academy in Mapleton District Honored
Allison Lusero-Hoffman named May Counselor of the Month
May 20, 2009
King Murphy Elementary School's Gloria Jean Graham Named 9Teachers Who Care Award Winner for May
May 12, 2009
Deadline approaching to apply for up to $2,500 in free matching college money from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Families have until May 31 to be preapproved for matching grants in 2009
May 11, 2009
10 Colorado Springs Students to be Honored by CollegeInvest
Sky Sox Reading Program participants to get total of $1,000 in scholarships
May 05, 2009
Deadline nears for up to $1,500 in college cash from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Scholarship rewards students for early college planning
April 29, 2009
John F. Kennedy High School Counselor Honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Laura DeMoulin named April Counselor of the Month
April 27, 2009
Colorado's CollegeInvest awards scholarships to team from Goddard Middle School at Destination ImagiNation state tournament
April 27, 2009
Colorado's CollegeInvest awards scholarships to team from Cherry Creek High School at Destination ImagiNation state tournament
April 27, 2009
Slavens Elementary School's Corey Wagner Named 9Teachers Who Care Award Winner for April
April 13, 2009
Learn how to pay for college from the experts at CollegeInvest
Presentations held at The Wildlife Experience on April 19
April 13, 2009
El Paso County residents take note: up to $1,500 for college available from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Graduates of El Paso County high schools can receive student loan forgiveness
April 13, 2009
Denver residents take note: up to $1,500 for college available from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Graduates of Denver Public Schools and Denver residents can receive student loan forgiveness
March 30, 2009
Ellis Elementary School's Lorenzo Moreno Named 9Teachers Who Care Award Winner for March
March 25, 2009
Deadline approaching for $200,000 in college scholarships
Colorado students must apply by April 1 for chance at college cash
March 24, 2009
Moffat High School Counselor Honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Mollie Benton named March Counselor of the Month
March 16, 2009
CollegeInvest's $1-for-$1 Matching Grant Program can help Coloradans save for college in tough economy
Families have until May 31 to be preapproved for matching grants in 2009
March 03, 2009
Westview Elementary's Sara Gallegos Named 9Teachers Who Care Award Winner for February
March 02, 2009
$200,000 in scholarships available for Colo. students from CollegeInvest
Students need to fill out simple online application
February 26, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School Counselor Honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Gayle Dudley named February Counselor of the Month
February 09, 2009
10 Colorado grandparents win college scholarships for grandchildren
Colorado's CollegeInvest awards $25,000 in scholarships through essay contest
January 30, 2009
Weld Central High School's Luann Pavlu Named 9Teachers Who Care Award Winner for January
January 28, 2009
Be prepared for College Goal Sunday on Feb. 7th & 8th
Don't forget to bring key materials to make the most of the workshop
January 20, 2009
Get help applying for college aid in Denver on Feb. 8
Lt. Gov. says College Goal Sunday to help families finance college
January 15, 2009
Silver Creek High School Counselor Honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Michael Sardinia named January Counselor of the Month
January 12, 2009
Priority deadline for health care providers to apply for student loan help from Colorado's CollegeInvest is NOW
January 05, 2009
Denver School of Science and Technology Counselor Pat Ludwig Named Counselor of the Year
Colorado's CollegeInvest Honors Outstanding Counselor of 2008
2008 Press Releases
December 22, 2008
Northglenn High School Counselors honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Michael Stelling and Stacey Neumann named Counselors of the month
December 17, 2008
Year-end deadline looms for Colorado college savings plan tax benefits
CollegeInvest plan contributions must be made by December 31 for '08 deduction
December 17, 2008
Help available for families trying to save for college in a tough economy
December 15, 2008
Colorado college savings plans are great gift alternatives in tough economy
Giving the gift of higher education this holiday season is easier with Ugift
November 24, 2008
Colorado health care providers can apply for up to$50,000 in student loan forgiveness for working in underserved areas
December 10, 2008
Deadlines extended for $25,000 Colorado Grandparents Scholarship
College scholarships to be awarded by CollegeInvest through essay contest
December 08, 2008
FED Grant backs state help to families on higher ed finances
November 26, 2008
Chaparral High School's Kristy Baumgartner named 9Teachers Who Care award winner for November
November 17, 2008
Littleton High School Counselor honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Brian Powers named October Councelor of the Month
November 10, 2008
CollegeInvest Grandparents Scholarship offers help with rising tuition
Colorado Grandparents can give their grandkids the gift of higher education
September 08, 2008
Options High School's Maureen White named 9Teachers Who Care award winner for September
October 31, 2008
Denver School of the Arts Counselor honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Tana Knopf named Counselor of the Month
October 27, 2008
Colorado's CollegeInvest announces expanded college savings opportunities with the launch of Ugift - Give College Savings
Innovative online tool makes it easier for families and friends to give the gift of college savings
October 20, 2008
Federal Higher Education Act will affect college accessibility and affordability
Colorado's CollegeInvest evaluates law's wide-ranging impact on paying for college
October 13, 2008
$200,000 in college scholarships available from CollegeInvest
Colorado students can use easy online application for college cash
October 06, 2008
CollegeInvest Garandparents Scholarship Contest to award $25,000
Colorado Grandparents can give their grandkids the gift of higher education
September 11, 2008
Coloradans understand the value of higher education; worry about cost
Poll: Colorado families keep saving for college despite weak economy
August 12, 2008
Sterling teen wins $500 for college from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Carter Hough 'saves' for college at Rapids game
May 27, 2008
June 1 deadline looms for up to $1,500 for college from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Planning for college early can mean college cash
May 21, 2008
Conrad Ball Middle School's Lynn Gilbert named 9Teachers Who Care Award winner for May
May 20, 2008
Standley Lake High School Counselor Honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
Mary Hamilton is May Counselor of the Month
May 20, 2008
South High School Counselor Honored by Colorado's CollegeInvest
James Durgin is April Counselor of the Month
May 19, 2008
Deadline approaching to apply for up to$2,500 in free matching college money from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Families have until May 31 to be preapproved for matching grants in 2008
May 15, 2008
Colorado's CollegeInvest offers $250,000 in student loan forgiveness for teachers of nursing
$64,000 committed to forgive student loan debt for bursing teachers in 2007
May 12, 2008
Deadline nears for up to $1,500 in college cash from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Early planning equals a great scholarship
May 05, 2008
Morningstar rates Colorado's Scholar's Choice College Savings Plan among Best Picks for fourth straight year
April 22, 2008
CollegeInvest sends letters to some customers about loss of hard drive
April 01, 2008
Deadline approaching for $400,000 in college scholarships
Colorado students must apply by April 4 for chance at college cash
March 04, 2008
Colorado's CollegeInvest rewards students for early college planning
Completing pre-collegiate coursework can mean up to $1,500 for college
March 03, 2008
Coloradans save more than $1.1 billion through college savings plans
Colorado contributions to CollegeInvest's 529 plans grow by 25%
February 25, 2008
Colorado's CollegeInvest Offers $400,000 in College Cash
125 scholarships available for Colorado students who apply by April 4
February 13, 2008
CollegeInvest's $1-for-$1 Matching Grant Program helps Colorado families save for college with over $47,000 in grants in 2007
Families have until May 31 to be preapproved for matching grants in 2008
January 14, 2008
Recent college grads can benefit from student loan consolidation
Colorado's CollegeInvest can make repaying student loans easier
January 09, 2008
Deadline for health care providers to apply for student loan help from Colorado's CollegeInvest is Jan. 14
January 07, 2008
Window for college financial aid applications opened January 1
Colorado's CollegeInvest says applying early could mean more assistance
2007 Press Releases
December 10, 2007
Colorado Destination ImagiNation teams now forming
Partnership with CollegeInvest offers scholarships to participants from across the state
December 05, 2007
Colorado college savings plans offer great gift alternatives
Contributions to CollegeInvest 529 plans expected to surge in December
November 21, 2007
Ponderosa's High School's Kim Moore Name 9Teachers Who Care Award Winner for November
November 07, 2007
10 Colorado grandparents win $5,000 scholarships each for grandchildren
Colorado's CollegeInvest awards scholarships through grandparents essay contest
September 26, 2007
Deadline extended for $50,000 Colorado Grandparents Scholarship
College scholarships to be awarded by CollegeInvest through essay contest
September 18, 2007
Deadline looms for Colorado Granparents Scholarship Contest
$50,000 in college scholarships to be awarded through CollegeInvest
September 17, 2007
Over $1.6 million in college cash available for Denver students
Up to $1,500 for college available to Denver students from Colorado's CollegeInvest
September 12, 2007
Colorado's CollegeInvest advises students to be smart, savvy borrowers
Research your loan options before signing on dotten line for student loans
September 05, 2007
Add college planning to back-to-school checklist
Colorado's CollegeInvest reminds parents that it's never too early or too late to start preparing
October 30, 2007
Higher education financing help now a few clicks closer for Coloradans
CollegeInvest launches enhanced website to help families pay for college
October 11, 2007
Colorado's CollegeInvest Offers College Cash
$400,000 in scholarships available for Colorado students
August 27, 2007
CollegeInvest Wyoming award $3,000 in scholarships
Kids from Cody and Lingle win money for higher education
August 27, 2007
Pueblo West High School student awarded $1,000 CollegeInvest Band Day scholarship
Shandee Yoder-Newman wins scholarship at Colorado State Fair
August 06, 2007
Colorado granparents can win scholarships for their grandkids' education
Colorado's CollegeInvest to award $50,000 through Grandparents Scholarship Contest
July 24, 2007
Aug. 3 deadline approaching for $3,000 in Wyoming scholarships
Kids under 12 can win money for college from CollegeInvest Wyoming
July 16, 2007
CollegeInvest give Colorado families a helping hand with more than $28,000 in matching grants for college
July 09, 2007
Poll: Colorado parents want kids to go to college but costs are challenge
For some it will mean putting off retirement or tapping equity in their home
July 03, 2007
CollegeInvest Wyonming to award $3,000 in scholarships
Kids under 12 can enter to win money for higher education
June 28, 2007
Student loan payments on your mind?
Consolidation can put money back into the pockets of recent grads
June 04, 2007
New loan forgiveness program provides incentives for health care professionals to practice in rural communities
May 24, 2007
Deadline nears for up to $7,500 in college cash from Colorado's CollegeInvest
Early planning plus pre-collegiate course work equals a great scholarship
May 21, 2007
CollegeInvest Honors Platte Canyon High School Counselor
Chris Stewart recognized as Counselor of the Month
May 21, 2007
Up to $2,500 in free matching college money still available to Colorado families from CollegeInvest
This year's deadline looms to apply for Matching Grant Program
May 17, 2007
Eagle Valley High School's Jenniver Wright Named 9Teachers Who Care Award Winner for May
May 16, 2007
Colorado's CollegeInvest reaches milestone
College savings program's assets under management top $3 billion
March 15, 2007
Morningstar Rates Scholars Choice® College Savings Plan Among Top Picks For Third Year
May 08, 2007
Colorado's CollegeInvest rewards students for planning early for college
Completing pre-collegiate coursework can mean up to $7,500 for college
April 22, 2007
April "9 Teachers Who Care" Award Announced
Congratulations to Pauline Nelson of Belleview Elementary
April 03, 2007
CollegeInvest Honors Chatfield Counselor
Michael Deutsch recognized as Counselor of the Month
March 30, 2007
CollegeInvest Honors Byers Counselor
Eve Pugh recognized as Counselor of the Month
March 30, 2007
Deadline approaching for $400,000 in college scholarships
Colorado Students must apply by April 6 for the chance at college cash
March 14, 2007
March "9 Teachers Who Care" Award Announced
Congratulations to Robin Ortiz of Columbine High School
March 13, 2007
$400,000 in college scholarships available for Colo. students
Applying for one of the 125 scholarships is easy but deadline is approaching
March 07, 2007
CollegeInvest forgives $147,092 in student loans in Denver Metro Area
LIFT program helps Colorado teachers reduce student loan dept
March 06, 2007
CollegeInvest Wyoming reports 484 new college savings accounts
$190,327 in new accounts since Wyoming-Colorado partnership announced
March 05, 2007
Have you sent in your application for the college financial aid yet?
Some college financial aid awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
February 20, 2007
Middle- to lower-income families saving for college can benefit from CollegeInvest's $1-for-$1 Matching Grant Program
February 20, 2007
CollegeInvest Honors Erie Counselor
Julie Pohlman recognized as Counselor of the Month
February 20, 2007
February "9 Teachers Who Care" Award Announced
Congratulations to Karen Gregg of Lyons Middle-Senior High School
February 16, 2007
Adams State and CollegeInvest remind students that financial aid deadlines approaching
February 07, 2007
Be prepared for College Goal Sunday in Denver on Feb. 11
Don't forget to bring key materials to make the most of the workshop
February 01, 2007
CollegeInvest Honors Cherry Creek Counselor
Amy Belstra recognized as Counselor of the Month
February 01, 2007
A record year for Colorado's CollegeInvest's college savings plans
Contributions to CollegeInvest's 529 plans see a 24% increase
January 31, 2007
College Goal Sunday to be held in 2 Denver locations on Feb. 11
Denver area residents will receive college financial aid assistance
January 29, 2007 - (29 de Enero, 2007)
Domingo Para Matricular a la Universidad se llevara a cabo el once de febrero
Los residentes de Denver y Aurora recibirán asistencia para completar la solicitud FAFSA
January 22, 2007
January "9 Teachers Who Care" Award Announced
Congratulations to Kathleen Good of Silver Creek Elementary in Thornton
January 15, 2007
Consolidation can make repaying student loans easier
Colorado's CollegeInvest says recent college graduates have window of opportunity
January 04, 2007
December "9 Teachers Who Care" Award Announced
January 03, 2007
Application window for college aid opened Jan. 1
Colorado students encouraged to apply early to maximize financial awards
New census earnings data points to the value of higher education
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