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  1. Overview
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Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP)

Available: Jun. 18, 2025

Description

If you’re a Colorado student who is planning on becoming a teacher, you can earn free college credit for up to two years after 12th grade. 

To qualify, you must complete at least one Educator Pathway course in 12th grade. 

  • Tuition is covered, but other costs (books, fees, transportation) may not be
  • To learn more, ask your school counselor how your district offers the TREP Program

Website

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

Eligibility

Purpose of Funds

Bachelor's & Certification, College Credits & Certification

Eligible Programs

You must pursue a degree in education

Eligible Locations

Colorado

Education Stage

Senior, Freshman, Sophomore

Require Major

Anyone pursuing an initial teaching license in Colorado

Intended Grade/
Subject Taught

General Education, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Special Education and Teaching, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Physical Education, Early Childhood Education, Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts

Teaching Commitment

Number of Years

Any

School Type

Any