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Aims Community College

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About

Aims Community College is a fully accredited, public and local tax supported two-year college. Founded more than 50 years ago in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. The curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Students can flexibly complete coursework part-time or full-time. Earning degrees and certificates entirely online is also an option.

Aims offers several programs for those considering starting–or building on–a rewarding career in education. Degrees and certificates are available for both elementary and early childhood education. The Aims2UNC initiative streamlines the path for students to transition directly to UNC to pursue a bachelor's degree after earning an associate degree from Aims.


 

  • College or University
  • Greeley, CO

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Programs

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Early Childhood Education Associate Degree (AA)

  • 24 months

    Program Duration

  • Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program Info

At Aims, you can either pursue an associate degree in early childhood education or earn any number of early childhood education certificates. If you enjoy being with young children and are interested in becoming a teacher, the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate Degree program can help you start your career.

The types of jobs you can get with this degree nclude:

  • Preschool teacher
  • Assistant teacher
  • Paraprofessional
  • Curriculum specialist
  • Head Start teacher
  • Child care center director

If you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, you can complete the coursework at Aims to earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree and transfer to a four-year college or university as a junior.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Jan. 16, 2025

    Spring
  • Aug. 21, 2025

    Fall
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $3,782

    In State Tuition

  • $14,891

    Out of State Tuition

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Aims Community College have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Aims Community College to see if you can, too!

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Aims College Grant
This needs-based program assists students attending summer school with a documented EFC that is within 150% of Pell eligibility. Awards are made after Pell Grant eligibility is determined. Annual award amount is dependent upon available institutional funding. All awards are subject to the availability of institutional funding.

Aims Foundation Scholarships
Through the generous donations of many individuals and organizations, scholarship funds are available through the Aims Foundation to assist students while attending Aims. Only one application is required. The online application is available at www.aims.edu/student/finaid/scholarships/

The T.E.A.C.H Scholarship is available for Early Childhood professionals working in licensed settings and pursuing higher education. This scholarship covers up to 90% of tuition, along with a supplies allowance, paid study time, and bonus incentives for completing classes successfully.

The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is used by the state of Colorado to pay a portion of the total cost of undergraduate degrees for Colorado residents attending Colorado public institutions. For the 2022-2023 school year, the COF stipend is $104 per credit hour. COF is not considered financial aid. Students eligible for in-state tuition can receive the stipend every term that they take eligible undergraduate courses, and have not met the 145 credit hour lifetime limit.

Colorado Merit Aid
The state of Colorado allocates funding for students who have achieved high academic success. Students must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and be a Colorado resident. Please check with the Financial Aid Office on current requirements.

Colorado Student Grant (CSG)
The Colorado Student Grant program is designed to assist students with financial need with their educational expenses. You must be a resident of the State of Colorado and must demonstrate documented financial need. The maximum award for the 2022-2023 academic year is $3,500 for full-time students. You must be making satisfactory academic progress. Funds are awarded to early applicants who meet the financial aid deadline of May 1st. All other applicants are awarded until the funding is exhausted.
 

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Work study opportunities are offered to students on a first come, first serve basis and compensation is determined by financial aid funding. If students do not qualify for financial aid funding, work study is still available and compensation starts at $15.50 per hour.

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