COSI's Matching Student Scholarship and Community Partnership Program - Postsecondary grants will undergo a redesign. In May 2023, the COSI Advisory Board voted to combine the grants into one program that will launch in July 2026.
The redesign is happening in four phases. We are currently in the Phase II: Feedback & Planning. During this phase, COSI will work with Third Sector to collect stakeholder feedback and determine the new program design. Currently, the only decision that has been made is that both COSI programs will be combined into one.
We'll continue to provide updates on this process and information about opportunities for stakeholder engagement on this webpage.
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- Updates
The board approved the following items at the July 18, 2024, COSI Board Retreat.
Funding Model: Separating IHE and CBO pools of funding
IHE pool funding factors
Pell-eligible headcount
Area Technical College Adjustment
Community College Adjustment
Equity Adjustment
Rural Adjustment
CBO pool funding factors
Based on the estimated expected students served
Receive XXXX per student for scholarships
Receive XXXX per student for wraparound supports
Administrative Funding
5% one-time
3% annual increase in operating budget
We anticipate the COSI Board will vote on the following at the September meeting.
The total amount of funds available for both pools (IHE and CBO)
The percentage amounts for each of the IHE factors
The amounts for each of the CBO factors.
- Upcoming Events
COSI Advisory Board Meeting
September 18, 2024, at 10am MST
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