Community College of Denver
About
The Community College of Denver sits right in the heart of downtown Denver, with a bustling student population of 10,000. It shares the Auraria Campus with two prominent universities, granting students access to a wide range of resources and campus activities typically associated with four-year institutions. The college prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive community and remains dedicated to facilitating students' transition to higher education upon graduation. A remarkable 56 percent of the student population consists of first-gen students, reflecting the college's commitment to providing affordable and quality education for all. Notably, the Community College of Denver holds federal recognition as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with approximately one-third of its students identifying as Hispanic. To ensure their success, the college offers classes tailored for non-English speaking students.
Whether you want the flexibility of online classes, prefer face-to-face interaction, want to spice up your evenings with classes, or a hybrid of everything, the Community College of Denver’s got your back.
Community College of Denver
Programs
Associate Degree
Early Childhood Teacher Education Designation Associate of Arts
Program Info
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
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$4,692
In State Tuition
$19,254
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Community College of Denver have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Community College of Denver to see if you can, too!
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
CCD offers dozens of scholarships for students of different interests and backgrounds. Find out more.
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 if you are a Colorado resident attending a Colorado public institution. 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 life time limit.
Colorado Merit Aid
The state of Colorado allocates funding for students who have achieved high academic success. You 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
Students who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours are eligible for work-study. The monetary amount offered is determined by your financial aid and various budget items.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
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