Programs for Free College Once Graduation Requirements are Met
TREP is a program in which high school seniors can opt into one or more additional years of education and funding through their High School to continue Concurrent Enrollment.
The TREP program creates the opportunity for qualified students in an educator career pathway to concurrently enroll in postsecondary courses for the two years after the 12th grade year.
TREP 12+2 is Concurrent Enrollment extended into a 5th and possibly 6th year, providing graduating seniors with up to two extra years of free college courses. TREP is available at PPSC but not available at UCCS.
All TREP applicants should also complete their FAFSA and apply to their program/college of choice. If students qualify for financial aid from their program/schools of choice that exceeds TREP tuition, students should accept financial aid, which might include textbooks, and forfeit their TREP placement to students on the TREP waitlist.
Student Eligibility
On track to graduate at the end of 12th grade (meets HS grad requirements)
Must have taken at least one college course listed in the Educator Pathway listing during the student’s senior year.
Selected by HS Principal or Counselor
Must have an updated Pathway Plan (ICAP) that reflects the teacher/educator pathway
Must select an approved teacher/educator postsecondary degree program
Satisfy minimum college prerequisites for TREP courses
Must not be in need of developmental courses for selected pathway
Retained 5th year seniors do not qualify for initial placement into TREP
2 Year Limit - No additional TREP participation permitted
College Readiness Scores (no developmental courses must be needed):
TREP Courses must align with the Educator Pathway Coursework laid out by the Colorado Department of Education.
Students may attend and participate in graduation ceremonies with their own graduating class but the HS Diploma will be awarded at the end of TREP participation and theTranscript will be dated at the end of TREP participation. TREP grades are included in HS GPA and recorded on the HS transcript.
TREP Funding
Pays College Tuition at Community College rate (PPSC only)
Full-time (FT) = 12+ college credits each semester
Part-time (PT) = 3-11 college credits each semester
FAFSA - All TREP applicants should still submit their FAFSA and apply to chosen colleges. If a student receives financial aid that exceeds TREP funding, the student should accept financial aid and decline TREP placement.
