Review Eligibility Requirements
In most cases, applications to participate in postsecondary opportunities will only be approved for students who meet the following criteria:
No grades lower than a “C” for the previous semester and current semester of high school coursework.
No grades lower than a “B” for the previous semester and current semester in the high school content area for which the student is applying to take advanced coursework
On-track for graduation and not in need of remedial coursework
Able to provide postsecondary goals/plans
Review Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Guidelines and Postsecondary Goals
Meet with your parent (educator of record) to discuss deadlines and desired courses, as well as how these courses will align with your postsecondary plans.
Complete Assessment Testing
Colleges require that students meet prerequisites prior to enrolling in courses. Talk to a counselor at the college about testing accommodations and any course prerequisites that may be required. For reference, Pikes Peak Community College provides thorough guidance regarding placement options on their website. Review this information on the PPSC website.
College Readiness Scores
English
Accuplacer: Writing 246+
PSAT/SAT: 470
ACT: 18
EdReady: 90
Reading
Accuplacer: -
PSAT/SAT: 470
ACT: 17
EdReady: -
MAT107/112 Career/Fin Math
Accuplacer: AR 265+
PSAT/SAT: 500
ACT: 19
EdReady: 90
MAT120/135 Lib Arts, Stats
Accuplacer: QAS 240+
PSAT/SAT: 500
ACT: 19
EdReady: 90
MAT121 College Algebra
Accuplacer: AAF 245-279
PSAT/SAT: 590
ACT: 23
EdReady: 90
MAT166 Pre-Calculus
Accuplacer: AAF 280+
PSAT/SAT: 610
ACT: 24
EdReady: -
Complete your District 20 CCS Application
Complete the online CCS Application. The application process is open from February 1st through April 15th for Concurrent and Dual Enrollment. If approved, you will need to sign an agreement prior to the start of your course or program. Please note that you will have the opportunity to apply for courses and programs for the entire upcoming academic year during the spring application window. In most cases, students will be expected to plan their whole year of concurrent/dual enrollment pursuits during the preceding spring. In specific cases, students may need to apply in the fall for spring courses, but this is not the norm.
Complete your College Application
Once you receive confirmation of approval, apply to the college you plan to attend. Work with your parent to make sure the application(s) are completed correctly.
Sign up for the College Opportunity Fund
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend pays a portion of your total in-state tuition when you attend a Colorado public institution or a participating private institution. The stipend is paid on a per credit hour basis to the institution at which you are enrolled and will be deducted from the designated COF account. For students taking concurrent or dual enrollment coursework, registering for COF is a requirement of participation. Visit the COF website.
Register for Your College Course(s)
Once you have completed this checklist, you will need to register for your college course(s), pay any fees (if applicable), and purchase your textbooks.
For many courses, textbooks are being provided within the course shell (so students won’t have to purchase them), but students/families will be responsible to check on the textbook requirements for their courses when they register.