ASCENT
ASCENT stands for Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment. ASCENT is a fifth-year program that allows high school seniors to earn up to one year of free college credits by remaining enrolled in high school and taking a fifth year of classes consisting entirely of college courses at a postsecondary campus. College tuition is paid for by Englewood Schools at the community college rate.
Any eligible student may participate in ASCENT.
What are the benefits of ASCENT?
- One full year of college tuition and fees are paid for!
- Save time and money on college – between $5,000-$10,000, depending on the program.
- Wrap-around student support services:
- Advising
- Financial aid and scholarship support
- Job search, resume, cover letter, mock interview support
- Transferring from one college to another (in state or out of state)
- Letter of recommendation
- Course scheduling
- Career counseling
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for the ASCENT program, a student must:
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Be under 21 years of age.
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Be enrolled as a full-time high school student in Englewood Schools.
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Be a senior in their fourth year of high school when applying for the program.
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Be on track to complete all graduation requirements upon the completion of the 12th grade year.
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Complete and pass 9 credit hours of college coursework by the end of senior year (100-level or higher Concurrent Enrollment course with a C or better and listed on a student’s high school and college transcripts; AP courses may also count toward the 9 credits with specific exam scores).
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Have applied to and have been accepted into a qualified Colorado college/university.
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Meet all prerequisites for the course(s), including required test scores, and not be in need of any basic skills/remediation coursework in their selected pathway.
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Have an updated Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) with your high school counselor.
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Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF)
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Have not participated in the ASCENT program in previous years.
PARTICIPATION PROCESS
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Complete the ASCENT Student Application and return to your high school counselor. 2023 Due Date TBD
- Complete the ASCENT Student/Parent Contract
Students will receive official notification of program acceptance via email from the district. The acceptance letter will include instructions for next steps.
MORE INFORMATION
- Frequently Asked Questions
- For more information on postsecondary planning and the ASCENT Program, please contact your student's high school counselor.