Red Rocks Community College

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Red Rocks Community College is a public community college located in Lakewood and Arvada, Colorado, where they prioritize high value education through various collaborative and career enhancing courses, certificates, and degrees. RRCC believes there are multiple pathways to achieve both educational and professional goals, and reflects this value by offering flexible degree options.

RRCC offers some of the lowest tuition in Colorado and has a Foundation that prioritizes providing financial aid and scholarships to students. RRCC has a 100% acceptance rate and over 6,000 enrolled students in 2023. All Colorado four-year colleges and universities accept transfers from the AA/AS General Education Programs. RRCC values students and offers support in multiple avenues such as: childcare, free tutoring, recreation options, as well as several other support opportunities.

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Lakewood

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Returning to college after 6 years was intimidating but the community at RRCC made it possible to succeed. With the support of faculty and staff, I graduated and am going to continue to pursue my dreams.

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Red Rocks Community College

Programs

Associate Degree

Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science Degree

24 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format

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Program

Program Info

The mission of the RRCC Education Department is to prepare current and future educators to meet the diverse and unique needs of the communities they will serve. This includes knowledge, skills, and disposition in the areas relevant to human development and teaching. You will learn about child development, child learning, professionalism, social and emotional competence, nurturing positive relationships, promoting inclusion, health and safety, assessment and observation skills, working with families and communities, and professionalism.

The Early Childhood Education Program also ensures that you gain critical thinking, lifelong learning, and advocacy knowledge and skills. All of the certificate and degree programs include classroom time with children to get hands-on experience.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

$7,812
In State Tuition
$19,254
Out of State Tuition
$0
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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Red Rocks Community College have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Red Rocks Community College to see if you can, too!

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

RRCC Foundation provides scholarships to RRCC students who meet the eligibility requirements of up to $5,500 with the median scholarship amounting to $1,500-$2,500.

The T.E.A.C.H Scholarsh ip is available for Early Childhood professionals working in licensed settings and pursuing higher education. This scholarship covers up to 90% of tuition, along with a supplies allowance, paid study time, and bonus incentives for completing classes successfully.

The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is used by the state of Colorado to pay a portion of the total cost of undergraduate degrees if you are a Colorado resident attending a Colorado public institution. For the 2022-2023 school year, the COF stipend is $104 per credit hour. COF is not considered financial aid. Students eligible for in-state tuition can receive the stipend every term that they take eligible undergraduate courses, and have not met the 145 credit hour lifetime limit.

Colorado Merit Aid

The state of Colorado allocates funding for students who have achieved high academic success. You must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and be a Colorado resident. Please check with the Financial Aid Office on current requirements.

Colorado Student Grant (CSG)

The Colorado Student Grant program is designed to assist students with financial need with their educational expenses. You must be a resident of the State of Colorado and must demonstrate documented financial need. The maximum award for the 2022-2023 academic year is $3,500 for full-time students. You must be making satisfactory academic progress. Funds are awarded to early applicants who meet the financial aid deadline of May 1st. All other applicants are awarded until the funding is exhausted.

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Students who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours are eligible for work study. The monetary amount offered is determined by your financial aid and various budget items.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Program Hallmarks - Hands-On Experience

All of the certificate and degree programs include classroom time with children to gain hands-on experience. During the four semesters of study, this program includes two seminar courses with corresponding placement in an early childhood setting, one specific to infants and toddlers, and a third course focusing on observation and assessment in classrooms.

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