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College is Affordable at Aims

Pay less tuition at Aims than at any other Colorado college or university. 

Jumpstart your bachelor's degree and save!

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A Quality Education Without Compromise

College costs across Colorado continue to skyrocket, but not at Aims. Tuition and fees at Aims are $2,550 per year for in-district students, compared to an average of $12,703 for Colorado four-year schools.

It’s no secret that college costs have increased compared to prior generations. If you’re trying to decide if getting a degree is worth the investment, consider Aims a smart starting point for your education.

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Affordable And More

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.

You'll find a diverse student body, numerous clubs and organizations to join, and a supportive staff and faculty with real-world experience that makes your time at Aims enriching in every way you can imagine.

Check out degree and certificate programs
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Financial Aid Helps Your Dreams Come True

Even an affordable education can sometimes seem out of reach, but Aims ensures you have options for building a financial aid package to help you achieve your goals. By first applying for FASFA and then applying for grants, scholarships and student work-study, you can make your dreams for the future come true without taking on unnecessary student debt. 

The Aims Financial Aid Department outlines your steps to make it easy to obtain financial aid for your education.

Visit Financial Aid for more information
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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

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

    Learn more about grants
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    Work Study

    Eligible students can work part-time at on- or off-campus jobs to earn money to help pay for their education. Whenever possible, the work-study programs encourage community service work and work related to the student’s 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:

Financial Aid Contact Info:

financial.aid@aims.edu
(970) 339-6548

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 wide 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

See all available scholarship opportunities
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    Financial Aid Requirements

    Federal and state financial aid programs are designed to assist you financially so you can get an education that makes you more marketable and helps you earn a higher wage.

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

    After you confirm 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
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Most new students have questions about how financial aid works, so you can check out the Aims financial aid FAQs to see answers to the most common questions.

    Financial Aid FAQ