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HB 1093

College Opportunity Fund Working Group

2026 Regular Session

Colorado creates a working group to study its College Opportunity Fund and recommend reforms to student financial aid distribution and higher education funding structure.

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Bill Summary · HB 1093

Legislative bill overview

HB 1093 establishes a working group to study and make recommendations about Colorado's College Opportunity Fund (COF), which provides state financial support to students attending eligible public institutions. The bill directs this working group to examine the fund's current structure, effectiveness, and potential reforms to improve student access and affordability.

Why is this important

Colorado's higher education funding has faced pressures from demographic changes, rising tuition costs, and competing state budget priorities. The working group's recommendations could influence how the state allocates millions in financial aid and whether students receive adequate support for college attendance. These findings may lead to policy changes affecting tuition assistance for thousands of Colorado students.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of reform: Disagreement over whether the working group should recommend incremental improvements or fundamental restructuring of the COF formula
  • Funding priorities: Debate about whether resources should emphasize need-based aid, merit-based aid, or support for specific programs (workforce training vs. four-year degrees)
  • Institutional impact: Concerns that recommendations could shift funding between community colleges and universities, affecting different student populations unevenly

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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