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High School Programs

Earn FREE college credit while attending high school! Aims partners with virtually every school district in Northern Colorado and on the Front Range to offer high school students like you the chance to earn college credits while completing your high school diploma.

Are you a motivated high school student ready to start earning college credits? Aims Community College offers unique programs that make it easy to get a jump start on college.

For free. 

That's right! Take free classes in career and technical fields and industries, and courses guaranteed to transfer to four-year schools. 

You can take a single college class to supplement your high school curriculum, earn certificates in specialized fields, or even complete an associate degree before you graduate so you can enter a bachelor’s degree program as a junior. Aims offers the flexibility to pursue your academic goals at your own pace, all while completing your high school diploma.

By participating in any of the high school programs at Aims, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills that will prepare you for the rigors of earning a higher degree at a four-year school and equip you to succeed in your career. And you'll save time and money by completing college coursework before you set foot on a university campus.

Take advantage of the high school programs at Aims and take the first steps on your path to academic and career success today!

High School Programs in Action

Earn free college credits, certificates, or degrees while in high school.
Aims Degree Video - Concurrent Enrollment - High School Programs

Discover the transformative power of concurrent enrollment with Raymond Chard, Executive Director of High School Programs at Aims Community College. Dive into the heart of concurrent enrollment, where equity and access provide students with unique opportunities to earn college credits, gain workforce readiness, and explore career paths while still in high school.

Concurrent Enrollment

Featuring tuition-free flexible course offerings
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Earn college and high school credits at the same time while attending college-level classes that can be taken at an Aims campus, online from home, or at your participating high school.

Early College Academy

A fully integrated high school experience
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Enroll in this four-year high school where you'll simultaneously complete your high school diploma and an associate of arts degree that transfers to a four-year college, where you will begin as a junior.

Career Academy

Offering an on-campus college experience
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Jumpstart college and your career for free by earning your high school diploma along with a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program certificate at Aims.

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$2.94 Million in Tuition Saved
1023 Degrees and Certificates Awarded
77 High School Partners

We're here to help!

Don't let unanswered questions hold you back from pursuing your dreams. The High School Programs team is here to help you start your college journey with confidence.

✉️ hsprograms@aims.edu
📞 970-339-6576 

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