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ASCENT

In May 2025, SB25-315 repealed the ASCENT program after the 2025-26 budget year and the program will officially sunset June 30th, 2026. For more information, please review CDE's website

ASCENT, or Accelerating Students through Concurrent ENrollmenT, is fifth-year high school program where eligible students who have successfully completed at least nine college credits prior to high school graduation can receive another year of college here at FRCC tuition free. While tuition is covered by the school district, students may be responsible for the cost of textbooks and fees.

Get Two Years Tuition-Free with TREP

On March 18th, 2026, the Joint Budget Committee for Colorado's Legislature voted to phase out the Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program, which is currently funded in the School Finance section of the Long Bill. The Joint Budget Committee voted to limit the program in 2026-27 only to students that were enrolled in their fifth year 2025-26.

 

For more information, as well as other Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, please check Colorado Department of Education TREP Info

For currently enrolled TREP students, please refer to your school district for specific TREP application and qualification information:

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