Colorado Northwestern Community College

About

Colorado Northwestern Community College is a small public college located in the rural communities of Rangely and Craig along Colorado’s western slope. We strive to enhance people’s lives by providing an accessible, affordable, quality education. With NJCAA athletics, residence halls, and an active student life, Colorado Northwestern provides the full college experience while utilizing our natural environment to provide you the practical skills you will need in your chosen career.

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Programs

Community College Pathways

Bridge to Bachelor's

From 24 to 24 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program guarantees new, first-time students who complete an Associate’s Degree at a Colorado Community College System college will be admitted to a participating four-year university. Participating students receive personalized advising and guidance for a no-hassle transfer process and scholarship opportunities to make degrees from a four-year institution more attainable and affordable. Students can attend one of the 13 CCCS colleges and then transfer to one of 13 Colorado four-year universities. Participating students also have the option to attend one of two Historically Black Colleges or Universities: Saint Augustine’s University or Texas Southern University.

When choosing a program, think about what you want to study as a future teacher. To major in or get licensed in education, you can use any AA or AAS degree to transfer to a four-year institution!

To participate as a new, first-time student at any CCCS college, note you want to participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application. Then, check with your community college advisor to make sure your intended degree and program are eligible. If you’re already in your first semester in CCCS, you can still apply by contacting your community college advisor and expressing interest in signing up for the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program.

To be eligible to transfer, a first-time CCCS student must:
• Opt-in the program at the start of an Associate degree program at a CCCS College, or within their first semester
• Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA
• Complete any Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Rolling Deadline
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$4,692
In State Tuition
$7,823
Out of State Tuition

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Students enrolled in Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS) can qualify for grants from CNCC.

The College Opportunity Fund
The College Opportunity Fund 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 Colorado Opportunity Fund (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 life time 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 needy students with educational expenses. Students must be residents of the State of Colorado and must demonstrate documented financial need. The maximum award for the 2022-2023 academic year is $3,500 to full-time students. Students 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.

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

Northwestern Community College accepts both federal and private loans for students in need of extra financial aid.

2,500

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

At Colorado Northwestern Community College, approximately 85 students are awarded each year on the basis of need. Approximately 40 students are awarded on a basis other than need. The average award is $2,500 per academic year. Your chances of receiving a work-study award are greatest if you complete the financial aid process prior to June 1. Colorado Northwestern Community College has work-study position in a number of areas, including but not limited to administrative office, student service offices, athletic departments, academic program areas, and student activity areas. Work-study employees average from 10 to 12 hours per week, and are paid $12.00 per hour.

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