Will you have 12 college credits when you graduate from high school? If “yes”, the ASCENT program might be for you!
 
The ASCENT program allows you to take college coursework immediately following your senior year of high school.  Tuition at the 2021-2022 community college rate will be paid to Front Range Community College or AIMS Community College by Poudre School District on your behalf for courses pertaining to the degree or certificate program indicated on your ICAP.  
 
To qualify, students must:
  • Be under 21 and not participated in the ASCENT program previously
  • Have a 2.0 or higher grade point average and not need remedial course work
  • Meet PSD high school graduation requirements by the end of their senior year
  • Complete at least 12 college credits before the end of their senior year
    • AP courses are ASCENT eligible ONLY if the student has taken the AP Exam prior to the ASCENT application deadline AND if they received a test score high enough to warrant college credit
    • IB courses may count toward eligibility (check with your counselor regarding your grade and college credit)
    • The student and family (not the high school counselor) must have the AP or IB credit transcribed on the college transcript
  • Be accepted into the college and meet prerequisites, including required test scores, for college courses
 
A few reminders about your participation in the ASCENT program:
  • Students are expected to pay for any fees and books.
  • As an ASCENT student, you will not be eligible to receive federal financial aid of any kind
  • ASCENT will not pay for any basic skills classes (classes below 100 level, such as Math 099 and Reading 090)
    • You may take basic skills courses if you need to, but tuition for these courses will be your responsibility

You can access the electronic application here.

Additional documents needed for Ascent Application submission:​