, to help Denver Public Schools students and alumni pursue exciting and diverse post-secondary pathways, and live and lead in the city we love.Denver College Affordability tax revenuesThrough the 2018 voter-approved .08 percent increase in the city sales tax, the Prosperity Denver Fund partially reimburses organizations that provide financial support to help fund post-secondary scholarships and services for students.
DSF’s partnership with DPS students starts in ninth grade and continues through college and early career. The Colorado 2022 Talent Pipeline Report found that 91.4 percent of jobs in the state that pay a family living wage require education beyond high school, and job postings requiring a bachelor's degree increased 22 percent in the last year.
You’re supporting the education and career paths of Denver students and alumni, and you’re investing in future leaders, innovators, and wealth creators.