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ASCENT

Available: Jun. 25, 2025

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2026

Description

ASCENT (Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment) is a special program that gives you the chance to stay in high school for a fifth year after 12th grade so you can take college classes for free and earn college credit.

To qualify, you must have at least nine college credits by the end of 12th grade. 

  • Tuition is covered, but other costs (books, fees, transportation) may not be
  • To learn more, contact your high school counselor 

Website

https://www.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/ce_ascent

Eligibility

Purpose of Funds

Bachelor's & Certification, College Credits & Certification

Eligible Programs

n/a

Eligible Locations

Colorado

Education Stage

Senior

Require Major

Any

Teaching Commitment

Number of Years

Any

School Type

Any