Concurrent Enrollment (CE) gives students the opportunity to enroll in postsecondary education courses and earn college credit at no additional tuition cost* as part of your high school educational journey.
The Weld RE-4 School District will pay tuition up to the community college rate, minus the COF, if applicable. The district is not responsible for any fees associated; only tuition. All college fees are the student’s responsibility, and will be billed directly through the student’s college portal and paid directly to the college.
Students are able to earn college credit through CE by taking college-level courses offered at your high school, at participating college campuses, or online with participating institutions. CE courses are updated on an annual basis and may change due to staff availability.
CE Benefits
Student benefits from the CE program include the ability to:
- Gain experience and confidence in taking college-level courses with the support of your high school campus community
- Engage in rigorous courses that align with your ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan)
- Potentially graduate college early by getting a jump start on earning college credit
- Explore a variety of career paths or areas of study
- Earn industry-recognized certifications
- Train for in-demand careers
Participating Institutions
- Aims Community College
- Front Range Community College (FRCC)
- University of Northern Colorado (When a course is not available through Aims or FRCC)
- Colorado State University (See a counselor for approved courses and qualification requirements)
- Metropolitan State University (Pro Start I and II)
Application Process
Students interested in taking a CE course must complete the following steps:
- Update your Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
- Meet with your counselor
- Explore course options and review prerequisites (high school campus / college campus)
- Complete the college application (see counselor for details)
- Complete the Weld RE-4 Concurrent Enrollment Application
- Sign up for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend (if applicable; see counselor for more information)
- Register for classes upon approval
More Information
For more information, contact a school counselor or Program Coordinator Michelle Smith.