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Did you complete high school or the GED in Colorado in 2024?  Are you interested in pursuing an in-demand field?  You could qualify to receive a $1500 scholarship to take classes at RRCC during the 2024-2025 academic year!  Thanks to the state Opportunity Next scholarship program, recent Colorado high school graduates can receive up to a $1500 scholarship ($750 for Fall 2024 and $750 for Spring 2025) to use towards tuition, fees, books, and equipment. 

To qualify, eligible students must:

  • Complete high school or the GED in Colorado in between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. 
  • Apply for financial aid. US Citizens and eligible non-citizens: complete the FAFSA. ASSET-eligible/DACA/undocumented students: complete the CASFA state aid application.
  • To receive the Opportunity Next scholarship, you may not also receive a COSI scholarship.  Work with the RRCC Financial Aid Office to see which scholarship is best for you.
  • Register for 6 or more credits.

Awards will be prioritized for students pursing what the state considers a high-priority program.  To have your account considered a priority, you must:

  • Declare one of the high-priority programs listed below.
  • Enroll in eligible courses. These are classes that count towards your declared program.

How to get your scholarship:

You don’t need to fill out a separate application for this scholarship!  Just follow these easy steps:

  1. Sign up for classes and apply for financial aid:
    • Register for your Fall 2024 classes
    • Fill out the FAFSA or CASFA.  Learn more about financial aid. 
  2. Check your student email:
  3. Act Fast!
    • Scholarships are given on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students.
    • To increase your chances, get in touch with Admissions, Advising, and Financial Aid as soon as you can.
  4. Key Dates to Remember:
    • Fall 2024 classes start on August 19th.
    • The last day to change your declared program is September 4th, 2024.

Follow these steps early to make sure you don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Questions?  Email Admissions@rrcc.edu or call 303-914-6600. 

High-Priority Programs

Computer And Information Sciences and Support Services

Certificates

Degrees:

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Science

Bachelor or Applied Science

Education

Certificates

Degrees:

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Arts

ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

Certificates

Degrees: Associate of Applied Science

Bachelor of Applied Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Certificates 

Degrees: Associate of Applied Science

REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS

Certificates

Degrees: Associate of Applied Science

PRECISION PRODUCTION

Certificates

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

Certificates

Degrees: Associate of Applied Science

Approved programs through Warren Tech

These programs are available for current students enrolled at Warren Tech as a recent high school graduate.  Contact Kristin.Uhland@rrcc.edu for questions.

Certificates

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

 Email Admissions@rrcc.edu or call 303-914-6600 for help completing the steps to register!  We’re so excited to see you this fall!