College In Colorado was initiated by the Department of Higher Education (DHE), which serves the citizens of the state of Colorado by promoting access to, affordability of, and success in higher education for all students. College In Colorado is charged with helping all Coloradans explore career and education pathways, break down barriers to postsecondary attainment, and create a plan for their postsecondary and workforce success.

BigFuture is a step-by-step approach that makes college planning easier to navigate and helps students learn how to overcome the barriers that make college and career seem out of reach. BigFuture engages students as they explore their own interests and make decisions about college and career utilizing easy-to-use and intelligent search tools. Students using BigFuture create a personalized path to college and career with a detailed action plan so they know exactly what to do when, making college planning less overwhelming. It is never too early to start dreaming, and to start planning.

EducationPlanner is your one-stop career and college planning website. EducationPlanner provides practical and easy-to-understand advice to help prepare students for the important decisions they will face in the future.

• Middle school students can discover their interests and the things that motivate them by participating in several fun, interactive activities that get them thinking about careers.