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College is Affordable at Aims

Pay less tuition at Aims than at most Colorado colleges or universities. 

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How Affordable Is Aims?

When we say "affordable," we mean it. Tuition and fees at Aims are $2,760 per year for in-district students, compared to an average of $13,180 for Colorado four-year schools. If you plan to transfer to CSU or UNC to earn your bachelor’s degree, you can pay less than half the cost by spending your first two years at Aims.

Even better, applying to Aims is free and only takes a few minutes–no essays or tests required.

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89% of Aims students receive financial aid to pay for college
91% of Aims students graduate with no student debt
80% less tuition & fees vs. other four-year schools For in-district students

An Affordable Education Without Sacrificing Quality

When you’re ready to invest in your education, you want to feel confident in your chosen school. In weighing cost versus quality, it’s hard to beat the value you get by attending Aims. With one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado, state-of-the-art technology, modern facilities, and dedicated faculty and staff who are invested in your success, you can feel great about choosing Aims.

Aims offers 200+ degree and certificate programs to choose from, so you'll save money and never have to sacrifice your career interests to make college affordable.

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Financial Aid Helps Your Dreams Come True

If you’re considering college but concerned about the cost, Aims offers an affordable path to a quality education. With some of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado, there are also multiple options to help cover your tuition costs: grants, scholarships, student loans and other programs.

Navigating the financial aid process can be overwhelming. Aims Financial Aid staff are available to help you understand the FAFSA and CAFSA application processes and find the best ways to fund your education.

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What Types Of Financial Aid Are Available?

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    Scholarships

    A great way to help you pay for college, Aims offers a variety of scholarships and includes a list of others available outside of the College.

    Learn more about scholarships at Aims
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    Grants

    The foundation of the Aims financial aid programs, grants help ensure an economically diverse student population can meet the costs of their education. These funds are awarded to students based on financial need (depending on the grant requirements) and do not need to be repaid.

    Learn more about grants
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    Work Study

    Eligible students can work part-time at on- or off-campus jobs earning money to help pay for their education. Whenever possible, the work-study programs encourage community service work and work related to your course of study.

    Learn more about work study

Your Next Steps

If you're ready to get started on your affordable education and your future career, follow these steps:

Discover Your Passion

The affordability of Aims and being able to participate in work-study with the Aims Foundation allowed me to be flexible with my college path! I’ve been able to take a variety of classes that helped me discover what I’m really passionate about.

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Could You Be A New Aims Scholarship Student?

If you're wondering if you can afford an education at Aims, you can apply for a variety of scholarships to help pay for your education in these categories:

• Academic Program-Specific Scholarships
• Degree- and Certificate-Specific Scholarships
• General Scholarships
• High School Senior Scholarships
• Minorities and First-Generation Scholarships
• Non-Traditional Student Scholarships
• Single Parent Scholarships

Aims financial aid staff are experts at navigating the complex FAFSA process
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    Aims Strong Start Scholarship

    The Aims Strong Start Scholarship is designed to make college more affordable for in-district first-time college students.

    Learn more
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    Aims Tuition Promise

    The Aims Tuition Promise program covers tuition for any Colorado resident who meets certain income-based eligibility requirements.

    Learn more

More Financial Aid Information

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    Financial Aid Requirements

    Federal and state financial aid programs help you afford a college education, which can potentially make you more marketable to employers and earn higher wages.

    See how you're eligible for financial aid
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    Apply For Aid

    After confirming that you meet the requirements, you'll complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and follow the steps to apply for financial aid at Aims.

    See steps to apply for financial aid
  • The Aims Financial Aid team is ready to answer your questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Most new students have questions about how financial aid works, so we created a list of FAQs to help you find answers.

    Financial Aid FAQ
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Contact Financial Aid

We are here to answer your questions and help you get clear information about paying for college.

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