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The Federal Government requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information to all enrolled students. An email is sent out annually to students that lists the information to be disclosed and refers students to this webpage for details.
Please use the links for additional information on the following topics:
Criminal background checks and drug screenings are mandatory for students entering all health-related certificate or degree pathways. Certain offenses may disqualify students from enrollment in these fields. Students should consult the program chair for specific requirements and deadlines.
Aims Community College is committed to improving access to digital content, technology, and learning environments for all students, faculty, and staff. We aim to create inclusive digital experiences that support learning and student success.
In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II, Colorado State HB21-1110, and the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, Aims is actively working toward enhancing the accessibility of its digital touchpoints, such as the college’s website, course content, and software. These efforts are part of a broader commitment and are guided by our Digital Accessibility Plan. The Plan focuses on digital accessibility governance, training, auditing and remediation, and technology procurement processes.
Student:
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Aims Community College collaborates campus-wide to ensure students with disabilities have equal opportunities. If you want to request accommodations for academic programs, contact the SAS Office at (970) 339-6565 or accommodations@aims.edu to set up an intake appointment. To learn more, you can visit our webpage at: Apply For Accommodations.
Employee:
Human Resources (HR) at Aims Community College works institution-wide to ensure employees and applicants with disabilities have equal opportunities. If you need to request an accommodation for the recruiting process or you are already employed at Aims, please contact the HR Office at (970) 339-6564 or the HR Hotline webpage to start the interactive process.
Events:
For any accommodations needed to attend events at Aims Community College, please contact our Events Office at (970) 339-6542 or events@aims.edu. We will work with you to ensure that all reasonable arrangements are made to provide full access and a positive experience.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level, regardless of the student's age.
Aims Community College gives public notice of its policy to uphold and assure full compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related statutes. Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, and/or disability.
It is also Aims Community College’s practice to prohibit discrimination based on income status, and/or limited English proficiency (LEP) as addressed in Title VI. Further, no person shall be excluded from participating in or be denied the benefit of services, programs, or activities or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which Aims Community College receives Federal financial assistance.
Any person who believes that they have, individually, or as a member of any specific class of persons, been excluded from the participation in, been denied the benefits of, or been otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which Aims Community College provides assistance, and believes the discrimination is based upon race, color or national origin has the right to file a formal complaint.
A complaint must be submitted within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. The following persons have been designated to handle complaints and inquiries regarding Aims Community College’s non-discrimination policies:
For students considering enrolling in a program that leads to professional licensure, Aims Community College strongly recommends you contact the appropriate department or program to determine the educational requirements and whether or not the education provided at Aims Community College will allow you to sit for the applicable licensing exam.
In compliance with Title IX: 34 C.F. R., Section 106.8 (b), Section 504:34 C.F.R., Section
104.7(a), Title II: 28 C.F.R., Section 35.107(a) and Guidelines IV-O:
Aims Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations with respect to employment, programs, and activities including Career and Technical Education (CTE). A lack of English skills will also not be a barrier to admission and participation.
Details about programs, degrees, and certificates offered by Aims Community College, as well as admission requirements, are listed at this link.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Aims Community College’s non-discrimination policies:
Aims is proud to offer educational programs online.
As a regionally accredited public college that participates in federal financial aid programs, Aims works to ensure that it provides students with accurate and complete regulatory information. This includes documenting compliance with the state laws in any state where educational programming is offered as required by the U.S. Department of Education's Program Integrity Rules. Not all states require state-specific authorizations and the activities that require authorization vary from state to state.
Please direct any questions related to state authorizations to stateauth@aims.edu.
Aims participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). SARA is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establish comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. SARA is overseen by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and administered by four regional education compacts. For the State of Colorado, this is the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
Once a state has joined SARA, and then subsequently approves a school or college as a participating institution, a university may offer distance education to students residing in SARA participating states. Approved institutions will have no restrictions on advertising, marketing, and program offerings, and minimal restrictions on clinical practice and internships (no greater than 10 students at one location).
View a list of Colorado-approved institutions.
View a list of currently approved institutions and participating states.
Additional measures are required for students that currently reside in a state not participating in SARA. If you are a student who currently resides in California and would like to take a class at Aims, please contact stateauth@aims.edu.
Colorado students (and those in the states listed below that have reciprocity with Colorado) who have not reached a satisfactory resolution upon completion of the institutional grievance process may file a complaint with the Colorado Department of Higher Education.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Students outside of Colorado may also file a complaint with the State Portal Entity where they are located.
Students located in California should direct complaints to:
California Department of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112
Sacramento, California 95834
Telephone: (833) 942-1120
dca@dca.ca.gov
Heather DeLange
Director, Office of Private Postsecondary Education
1600 Broadway, Suite 2200
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 866-2723
Fax: (303) 866-4266
heather.delange@dhe.state.co.us
At Aims Community College, we are committed to ensuring that every member of our community learns and works in an environment free of sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Aims Community College does not discriminate against students, employees or members of the community on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities. Sexual harassment (including sexual violence) is a kind of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX and by Aims Community College.
Title IX requires that all educational institutions that receive federal funds or financial assistance prohibit sex discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including student admissions, financial assistance, and access to academic offerings.
A report can be filed with Jill Beck at any time (including during non-business hours) via telephone, email, United States postal mail, in-person, or via the online reporting form below.
When making a report, please be sure to include the following information:
Jill Beck
Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Manager
5401 W. 20th Street
Aims Community College
Cornerstone 109A
(970) 339-6383
jill.beck@aims.edu
Aims Community College does not require vaccinations for general admission to the College. However, vaccinations may be required for admission to a specific class or program. Students are responsible for determining if their chosen class or program requires specific vaccinations for admission. Students may contact the appropriate academic department or access the department's webpage for specific program and course requirements.
For victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers protection and options.
