Students gathering on the Aims Greeley campus

Is Aims The Right School For You?

Looking for a school that's affordable, has accredited academic programs that match your interests and offers a supportive and diverse community that's close to home? 

If yes, Aims should be at the top of your list. 

An enrollment coach can help

What To Expect At Aims

Choosing a college is a huge decision and one that's much easier to make with the right information.

Aims is home to about 7,000 students across four Front Range campuses with small classes taught by instructors who have real-world experience and care deeply about your success. The diverse, inclusive and supportive community focuses on helping students thrive in the classroom and beyond.

State-of-the-art facilities and industry-current equipment and software ensure you receive training to prepare you for your future career or go on to earn a higher degree. You'll also have many opportunities on campus to get involved with student government, extracurricular programs, projects, and clubs related to your major and other areas of interest.

No matter what you're most passionate about, there's something for you at Aims.

Aims students at the Fort Lupton campus walking and chatting near the living wall that is filled with live plants

Come see for yourself

You can visit any of the four Aims campuses for an individual or group tour and see the state-of-the-art facilities up close. Stick around after your tour to grab a coffee or a bite to eat and chat with students, faculty and staff to learn more about all the ways you belong at Aims.

Visit Aims today!
Check out the Aims virtual tour
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I got the same quality of education at Aims as if I were going to a four-year college and it's even better because I got so much one-to-one contact with the professors. And because the class sizes were so small at Aims, I was able to make those kinds of connections with my peers, too, and created really good friendships.

Jackie E., Aims2UNC Transfer Student
Jackie Estrada in the Aims Library

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    Can Aims Help You Achieve Your Dreams?

    If you're wondering if Aims offers degrees and certificates in subjects you're most interested in, the answer is yes! With more than 200 programs in a wide variety of industries and fields, you can jumpstart your career without taking on student debt.

    Whether you plan to enter the workforce after earning a two-year degree or transfer to a four-year school to complete your bachelor's and beyond, starting at Aims can give you the boost you need to launch your successful future.

    Check out programs at Aims
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    What Does It Cost?

    Aims is hands-down the most affordable college in Colorado, with an average cost per credit hour of $72 compared to $313 at nearby four-year institutions – that's more than 300% savings. Financial aid is available to qualifying students with a variety of grants, scholarships and work-study opportunities to defer already low costs.

    Learn more about your financial aid options at Aims
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    You're Never Alone At Aims

    When you enroll at Aims, you quickly discover what "all in" means. You'll find the support you need to achieve your educational, career and life goals with tutoring, advising, diversity and inclusion programs, disability access, mental health support and a variety of targeted coaching opportunities at every stage of your educational journey.

    Learn about student services at Aims
Aims is a great choice for students graduating high school because we offer an array of programs to fit virtually any career path. Aims also provides courses at a much lower price than graduating students would find elsewhere, but that definitely doesn't mean it's a lower value of education! Our faculty and staff are the best of the best and are here because they genuinely care about student success.
--Amy McFarland, Department Chair Agricultural Sciences and Technology Industrial Technology and Energy Studies

Did You Take College Classes In High School?

If you’ve already taken some classes through Aims or another college during high school, you’ll be well prepared to transition to Aims to finish a program after graduation.

If you still have some high school to finish, you might consider one of our high school programs to help you prepare for the college education experience.

• Learn about high school programs at Aims
• See if your high school offers concurrent enrollment
2020 Early College Academy graduates
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    What if I want a four-year degree?

    Thanks to a statewide agreement between community colleges and universities, you can complete your associate degree at Aims and transfer to any participating four-year public university in Colorado as a junior to earn your bachelor’s degree. Taking your general education degree requirements at Aims instead of a four-year institution can save you considerable tuition costs and prepare you to thrive in even the most competitive bachelor's programs.

    You also might not know exactly what you want to do for a career, so starting at Aims is an affordable way to try out a major to see if it's a good fit before moving on to a more expensive four-year school.

    See how transfer degrees work
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    Will I find employment after graduation?

    You may wonder if your major has many career options in the region or beyond. Aims graduates find employment in their field ___DATA about % of students that won jobs TK___. If you're uncertain about employment prospects in your areas of interest, you can work with an Aims Pathway Advisor to map out the education and career path that will best help you reach your goals.

    See how Pathway Advisors can help
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    How Do I Apply To Aims?

    • Applying to Aims is free!
    • There is no application deadline, so you can apply anytime – apply early enough to allow time for the next steps before the semester begins.
    • You don't have to write an essay or take a test to apply.
    • Most programs are open-entry, but a few programs have additional requirements and restrictions, which your Enrollment Coach can help you navigate.

    Apply today and see special program requirements and enrollment steps