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Beyond Acceptance: Why Minds Matter Colorado Is Growing Into a Seven-Year Model
Author: Chad Cookinham, Executive Director, Minds Matter Colorado Key Takeaways Getting into college is a milestone, not the finish line. The first year of college is where many talented students lose momentum, often for reasons that have nothing to do with ability. Minds Matter Colorado is growing from a three-year high school program into…
Minds Matter Colorado Names Chad Cookinham Executive Director
Minds Matter Colorado, a college access and mentoring program for high-achieving students from low-income families, today announced that Chad Cookinham has been named its new Executive Director. Cookinham brings more than two decades of experience in education and nonprofit leadership.
FAFSA Season: What Every Senior and Family Should Know
Author: Alex Goldberg, Director of Advancement, Minds Matter Colorado Key Takeaways The 2027-28 FAFSA opened October 1 and uses 2025 tax information, so families can file now without waiting for this year’s taxes. Every contributor, usually a parent, needs their own StudentAid.gov account and must give consent for their tax information to be shared. Without…
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