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Trinidad State College

About

Trinidad State College (TSC) has been around since 1925. It was actually the very first community college in Colorado! They've got campuses in Trinidad and Alamosa, Colorado, making education affordable and accessible to students from all over southern Colorado and even beyond.

TSC takes pride in being a Hispanic-Serving Institution, with more than 25% of their undergraduate students being Hispanic.

Now let's talk about the cool academic programs they have at TSC. They've got some really interesting ones like Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Nursing, and Welding. But don't worry if you're into more traditional stuff–they've got that too! You can explore subjects like Art, Biology, History, and Theatre.

And here's the exciting part–TSC supports a whopping 17 athletic programs that compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association and Region IX. So if you're a sports enthusiast, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get involved!

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Trinidad

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I could not be more grateful for such a wonderful opportunity to be as prepared as possible for graduate school. My classes were small, and it was comfortable for me. My professors knew who I was. They knew my name and where I wanted to go.

Shannon Ortiz

Programs

Community College Pathways

Early Childhood Teacher Education, Associate of Applied Science

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

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Program

Program Info

The Early Childhood Education Program will equip early learning professionals like yourself with the knowledge, skills, and mindset you need to create top-notch early education experiences. It's designed to help you grow in your career and seize new opportunities while meeting the diverse needs of your communities.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Rolling Deadline
Summer

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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

$7,812
In State Tuition
$7,822
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

Amount

Description

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Trinidad State offers many student scholarships, and can cover $500 to full tuition.

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 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 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.

Up to $8,000

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Colorado Work-Study Program (CSW)
This program is designed to provide you with an awesome opportunity to earn some funds to help cover your educational expenses.

Here's the scoop: Based on your demonstrated financial need and in compliance with the Federal Minimum Wage Law, you could potentially earn up to $8,000 during the two-semester college year.

With CSW, you can work up to 20 hours per week while attending classes, and even up to 28 hours per week during vacation periods. It's all about finding that perfect balance, right?

To qualify for this program, you'll need to demonstrate financial need. Once you're in, you'll be matched with jobs that fit your individual skills, work experience, course of study, and the date of your financial aid application.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Program Overview

First Semester
The first semester consists of 3 classes (9 credit hours) of early childhood coursework, an English composition class (3 credits), and a math class (3 credits).

Second Semester
The second semester focuses entirely on early childhood, with 4 courses totaling 15 credit hours.

Third Semester
The third semester consists of 2 classroom courses specific to Early Childhood Education (3 credits each), one general education course, and two psychology courses (total 15 credit hours).

Fourth Semester
The fourth semester consists of 12 credit hours of Early Childhood Education coursework, including a Practicum course, a 3-credit Capstone, a course on administration, and a course on the Exceptional Child, as well as an introductory computing course.

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