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Zero-Cost Programs at FRCC

Launch a New Career—with Career Advance Colorado

Thanks to the Career Advance Colorado grant program, you can have your tuition, fees and course materials covered while funding is available. Funding is only anticipated to be available through the Fall 2024 term.

To take advantage of the grant funding, just apply for financial aid, be declared in this program and take courses toward program completion. Whatever isn’t covered by financial aid will be covered by Career Advance. 

Get Started with Career Advance Colorado
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Choose from 18 Degrees & Certificates

 

 

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resources

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Nursing 

 

Why FRCC?

With things like small class sizes, individualized attention and support designed to help you every step of the way, our mission is to help you succeed. 

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Small Classes, Personal Attention

Smaller classes mean more time with our experienced FRCC instructors. You'll get the skills you need to hit the ground running in your new career.

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A Supportive Environment

At FRCC, you'll find a place where faculty and staff come together to help you reach your goals. With our supportive and collaborative community, you'll see why more students choose FRCC than any other community college in Colorado.

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A Place Where You Belong

We are a diverse community, where FRCC students, faculty and staff work to learn from one another, embrace our differences and support a sense of belonging—in our classrooms and beyond.


 

How to Get Started

 

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply to FRCC. (Select one of the qualifying degrees or certificates)
  2. Meet with your academic advisor and register for classes in your declared program.
  3. Apply for financial aid.

 

Questions?

We're here to answer any questions you may have. Just fill out the form below: 

More About Career Advance Colorado

Career Advance logoCareer Advance Colorado is funded through House Bill 23-1246, which dedicates $38.6 million to fully cover tuition, fees, and course materials costs for training programs in select fields with significant workforce shortages. The program builds on the Care Forward Colorado program. The Care Forward Colorado program will run concurrently with Career Advance Colorado as program funding is available.