Your postsecondary pathway starts here.
After high school graduation, you get to start the next chapter of your life. There isn't just one option — there are many to explore. These pages walk you through choosing a direction, applying, and paying for it.
We’re here to help.
The Postsecondary team at the “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County (IHDF) works with students every day on exactly these decisions — comparing schools and programs, meeting deadlines, filling out aid applications, and finding money that doesn’t have to be paid back. Everything on these pages is free to use, and you can reach us at any point.
Email · college@ihaveadreamboulder.org
Phone · 303-444-3636, ext. 111
Where are you right now?
Explore Options
Four-year and two-year colleges, trade and technical schools, certificates, apprenticeships, and the paths in between.
Applying
Seven steps from finding the right fit through submitting — campus visits, recommendation letters, essays, and deadlines.
Financial Aid
How college aid actually works, and the four kinds of money available: scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans.
Scholarships
The “I Have A Dream” Scholarship for Dreamer Scholars, plus curated lists of outside awards you can apply for.
Worksheets and guides
Click to access the tools and handouts our team uses with students collected in one place and free to download.
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