Who: Class of 2026
What: Colorado Free Application Day
(read directions for individual colleges on the website below)
When: Tuesday, October 7 @ 12:01 am - Thursday, October 9 @ 11:59 pm (3 days ONLY)
Where: Only in Colorado...all 32 colleges & universities, including several private schools
Why: Cuz it’s FREEEEEEEEEE!!!!
How do I prepare: Have your entire online application completed before October 7!!! That means you will need to work for 30-40 minutes DAILY on your applications, either directly on the institution’s website or via the Common App. For the next 4 days…working 30-40 minutes daily…use the “save & submit later” option or “continue” to save your information…YOU CAN FINISH your COLORADO college applications by October 9!!
You never have to finish an application all at one time! Community College apps take about 15-20 minutes. Apps with no essays take about 30-45 minutes. Apps with essays can take 1-3 hours, depending on how long it takes to write that essay or complete the short answer questions.
“Save & Submit Later” or “Continue” will SAVE your info until you come back to finish it later.
Do NOT assume that you can finish your application on the day of Oct 9...no free waivers will be given for partially completed applications!!!
Fee waivers can not be used after Oct 9!
Website: https://cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-free-application-day-instructions
https://cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays
-Why do we have a Free Application Day?
-“Test Optional” for Class of 2026
-Who is Eligible to Participate in Free Application Day?
-Application Instructions
-FAFSA – Opened October 1 for current Seniors
Application Instructions: Each Colorado college/university has unique fee waiver process so please read instructions carefully. Some will ask you to submit codes, others will ask you to select an answer from a dropdown menu, and some have no special instructions at all. Please read instructions carefully as you prepare to submit completed applications on Tuesday-Thursday, October 7-9, 2025 between 12:01 am – 11:59 pm.
https://cdhe.colorado.gov/colorado-free-application-day-instructions
(Other admission documents—transcripts, letter of rec, counselor forms, etc—can be submitted before or after Oct 9)
Who should I contact if I have questions or technical difficulties?
If you encounter any technical problems when submitting your admissions applications, please contact the Admissions Office of your college of choice. Their contact information will be listed on their website which you can find in the “Application Instructions” page. (High School Counselors will just refer you to the help page in the above link)
Seniors, if you need help, I have a pretty clear schedule for Monday & Tuesday, October 6 & 7, so you are welcome to stop in to see me during those two days. I welcome your questions and would love to help you any way I can!
Blessings on your completing your Colorado college applications!
Ms. Denise Noffze
Mr. Isaac Tewes
Academic & College Advisors