Three Aims Peace Officer Academy graduates wearing uniforms with caps are smiling together during their graduation ceremony

Degree at a Glance

Degree Type

Certificate

Location

Windsor Campus

Credits

Tuition*

In-District

$3,645

In-State

$5,481

WUE

$7,963

Out-of-State

$18,027

Est. Lab/Course Fees

$275

*Check Cashier’s Office for current tuition rates and lab/course fees and your program for any additional costs.

Peace Officer Academy

Peace Officer Academy Application

Important Information for Fall 2026 Applicants

How to Apply to the Aims Peace Officer Academy Certificate Program

Due to high demand, Aims only accepts sponsored applicants for the Peace Officer Academy.

Follow the instructions below to apply to the Academy. Email crj@aims.edu with any questions.

Step One: Become a sponsored cadet by securing a position with a law enforcement agency.

Local law enforcement agencies are actively recruiting, each with its own hiring process. To become a sponsored cadet, you must first be hired or endorsed by a participating agency. That agency will then sponsor you for academy enrollment.

Step Two: Apply to Aims Community College.

If you're not already a student, apply for admission to Aims. The application is free and takes about 15 minutes to complete.
After applying, activate your Aims.edu student email address.

Step Three: Complete and submit your Peace Officer Academy application.

Your academy application packet will be sent directly to you via Formstack.
Fill out all of the forms and follow the submission instructions in the packet.
Submit all required documentation as outlined.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Aims Peace Officer Academy is currently accepting only sponsored cadets. This means you must be hired by or formally sponsored through a law enforcement agency to attend. We are not accepting non-sponsored applicants at this time.

A sponsored cadet is a candidate selected by a law enforcement agency to attend the academy, often as part of a conditional offer of employment. The agency may cover tuition and other associated costs.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.

Contact the department at crj@aims.edu with any questions about the academy or application process.