For Colorado to make a lasting economic recovery we must promote the education of all of our students through policies that don’t cost the state a dime, but instead increase revenues to our local colleges and universities.
Who Supports Colorado ASSET?
Colorado ASSET was endorsed in 2011 by 7 newspapers, 7 school boards, 6 chambers of commerce, 10 organizations that represent k-12, 8 institutions of higher education, five local governments, 12 faith based organizations and tens of thousands of individuals and organizations.
Who is HEAA?
HEAA, the Higher Education Access Alliance, is a statewide coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting affordable access to higher education for all Colorado high school graduates.
How Can I Get Involved?
We are always trying to grow our coalition and identify committed volunteers who care about this issue. Below are many ways you can get involved from joining our coalition to writing your local newspaper in support of Colorado ASSET.
Denver Mayor Hancock Endorses Colorado ASSET
Mayor Michael B. Hancock today encouraged the state Legislature to approve Senate Bill 15, the Colorado ASSET or tuition equity bill, which receives its first hearing this afternoon in the Senate Education Committee.
Durango Herald Endorses Colorado ASSET
Senate Bill 15 has great merit. We hope that members of both parties indicate their belief in the importance of a college education for as many Coloradans as possible by supporting it.
Colorado legislature faces return of fight over tuition measure for illegal immigrants
Two key House Republicans who voted in 2011 against allowing illegal immigrants in Colorado to attend college at lower than out-of-state rates have softened their positions on the idea this year.
But it’s unclear whether such a bill could pass the Republican-controlled House, where most GOP lawmakers view the idea as a reward for law-breaking. The legislation’s fate could hinge on which House committee it is assigned to.
Illegal immigrant tuition debated again in Colo.
Illegal immigrants attending Colorado high schools are waiting to see if this is the year the Legislature allows them to attend state universities at tuition rates that are higher than those for in-state students but lower than out-of-state levels.
2012 Colorado ASSET Introduction Media Clips
Univision interview with Fernando a MOP and Colorado ASSET student. Renace sueño de estudiantes indocumentados Lawmakers draw their battle lines at season’s kickoff from Ft. Collins Coloradoan Civil-unions measure among dozens introduced from Durango Herald: Local News Giron reintroduces illegal immigrant tuition bill from The Pueblo Chieftain Ed News has two mentions of Colorado [...]
Colorado ASSET is Senate Bill 15
Today, Colorado ASSET was introduced by Senators Giron & Johnston. You can read the bill in its entirety here.
