COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Starting Tuesday, anyone looking to apply to college within the state can do so for free. Free Application Days are Tuesday through Thursday.
During the course of these three days, all 32 public universities, along with some private ones, will waive their application fees, making it free to apply.
Monday at Coronado High School, the 2025 Southern Colorado College Fair took place. All seniors from across the region were invited to attend.
Students had a chance to learn about the following:
- college life
- admission requirements
- available academic programs
- scholarships
"I'm just trying to get my foot in the door and... whatever opportunities come I want to take those opportunities," said Belen Denova, a senior. "So, all the colleges I have in my hand that I just talked to at the college fair is definitely going to be... on my college applications."
The event hosted roughly 150 colleges from around the nation and even hosted some international schools.
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