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Direct Admission & Promise Programs

Starting with the class of 2024, graduates from Harrison High School, Sierra High School, Career Readiness Academy, and Aspire Online Academy will have opportunity for direct admission into two local colleges.

Direct admission from high school to college is a streamlined process where students, during their senior year, are accepted directly into college without the need for an application.

CSU-Pueblo Admissions Eligibility

Being a D2 graduate with a 2.3 GPA qualifies you to be automatically admitted as a college student!

 

Colorado Promise

Overview:

Eligible students pay zero tuition! CSU Pueblo’s Colorado Promise covers any tuition costs not covered by other aid, and is renewable for the full 4 years for freshmen and 2 years for transfer students who maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA. Whether you start at CSU Pueblo or transfer after D2 Promise – this program makes a bachelor’s degree possible!

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a Colorado resident
  • Must be an in-state, first time college student or transfer student with a gross family income of up to $70,000
  • Must be enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester)
  • Promise pays for a maximum of 15 credits per semester
  • Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher in future years of enrollment
  • Eligibility will be determined annually

For more information, contact:

Ryan Kendall 
Colorado State University  - Pueblo
 Office of Admissions  
Associate Director for Recruitment and Outreach
Office: 719-549-2424
ryan.kendall@csupueblo.edu

PPSC Admissions Eligibility*

Being a D2 graduate qualifies you to be automatically admitted as a college student!
*Must attend District 2 for a minimum of one year and graduate from a District high school

D2 Promise

Overview:

The D2 Promise covers tuition, fees, and specific textbooks for up to 3 years, or 60 credit hours. This support remains available as long as the student is in good academic standing at PPSC.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Attend District 2 for a minimum of one year and graduate from a District high school
  • Enroll at PPSC within 3 semesters (16 months) after high school graduation
  • Annually apply for available federal (via the FAFSA) or state (via the CASFA) financial aid
  • Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) and authorize its use at PPSC for each semester enrolled.
  • Sign the Promise Pledge that details eligibility for receiving/maintaining the D2 Promise Program scholarship.
  • No GPA restrictions!

For more information, contact:

Krista Wallace
Pikes Peak State College
Coordinator of Promise Scholars Programs
Office: 719-502-3293
Promise.Programs@pikespeak.edu