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Frequently Asked Questions for: International Student

  1. When do classes begin for regular college classes?
  2. What is the cost of attending credit classes?
  3. Where is Aims Community College located?
  4. Why should I attend a Community College?
  5. Will my Aims Community College credit transfer to other colleges and universities?

When do classes begin for regular college classes?

Fall semester 2010 (August 23, 2010 - December 10, 2010)
The deadline to submit all of your paperwork for Fall semester admission, including English Proficiency test results, is July 1, 2010.

Spring Semester 2011 (January 10, 2011 – May 5, 2011)
The deadline to submit all of your paperwork for Spring semester admission, including English Proficiency test results, is November 15, 2010.

Summer Semester 2011 (May 23, 2011 – August 3, 2011)
The deadline to submit all of your paperwork for Summer semester admission, including English Proficiency test results, is April 1, 2011.


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What is the cost of attending credit classes?

The cost will vary depending on your program of study and the number of credits you take in a semester. You will need to provide a Statement of Financial Guarantee and a current bank statement demonstrating a minimum amount of $26,000 available to support your studies. A more detailed estimate of expenses is below:

Estimated Costs
Tuition and Fees$9,642 - $12,045
Books and Supplies$1,200 - $1,749
Living expenses and transportation$8,772 - $14,724
Medical$1,080 - $2,844
TOTAL$20,694 - $31,362

Please note: this estimate, except for tuition and fees, is annually determined by the Colorado Department on Higher Education. Individual expenses will vary based on your choice of lifestyle and living arrangements.

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Where is Aims Community College located?

Aims Community College is located in Greeley Colorado which is 50 miles north of Denver Colorado (the capitol of Colorado)

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Why should I attend a Community College?

A student can enroll in a community college to obtain an associate degree. Then you can transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor degree. Another option may be to enter the professional world after completing your associate's degree.

Community colleges provide smaller classrooms for students to interact with their peers and their instructors. Tuition at community colleges are less expensive than four-year institutions.

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Will my Aims Community College credit transfer to other colleges and universities?

Yes. Aims Community College has full accreditation through the North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission. There are guaranteed transfer credit agreements with other Colorado schools (University of Colorado, Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Northern Colorado, Denver University, etc). In addition, our transfer credit courses are designed to transfer to other colleges and universities within the United States (Harvard, Yale, Stanford, University of California, etc).

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