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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…
The Next Chapter: Supporting Students Beyond College Acceptance
For three years, Minds Matter Colorado students spend their Monday evenings working toward an extraordinary goal. Alongside their mentors, they strengthen their academic skills, prepare for standardized tests, explore colleges and careers, spend summers on college campuses across the country, complete applications and scholarships, and ultimately decide where to take their next step. Then, finally,…
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