Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment is defined as the simultaneous enrollment of a qualified student in a local education provider and in one or more post secondary courses, including academic or career and technical education courses, which may include coursework related to apprenticeship programs or internship programs, at an institution of higher education.

Concurrent Enrollment (CE) opportunities must be offered at no tuition cost to qualified students – ACANC will continue to pay up to only the tuition rate set by the state board for community colleges and occupational education.

Students eligible for concurrent enrollment have:

1. Remained in good academic standing the semester prior to application (including a 3.0 GPA or higher). 

2. Received approval from post-graduate advisor for their academic plan of study (ICAP).

3. Applied for concurrent enrollment approval with FRCC no later than the deadline set by the college and local education provider, and 60 days before the end of the academic term that immediately precedes the intended term of concurrent enrollment.

4.  Met the minimum college prerequisites for the desired course(s). (When applicable). 

1. The course being pursued are not offered at ACANC

2. Courses may only be attended outside of daily school hours. 

3. The course is listed on the student’s Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)

4. Courses will substitute for elective credit only. Core class substitution may be possible only at the discretion of the headmaster. 

FRCC Course Catalog

1. Students must complete a Concurrent Enrollment Application, including a letter of recommendation from a teacher or advisor, a copy of your transcript, and a copy of your ICAP.

   • Application packets are submitted to the Dean of Academics for approval. 

   • Upon approval, your student will be included in the ACANC registration for the next FRCC semester. 

2. Read the FRCC New Application Guidelines

3. Apply to FRCC (below)

   • The application from FRCC process will include an option for students to be automatically enrolled in the Colorado Opportunity Fund. Students are required to apply for and authorize this stipend or otherwise be responsible for the COF portion of tuition.

4. Sign the FRCC Concurrent Enrollment Agreement form and agree to the payment agreement. 

   • Ms. Hiatt will provide this form once you application is complete.

5. Students under the age of 16 must sign a waiver through FRCC and arrange for a meeting with FRCC 1 week prior to term start date. 

6. Attend online orientation through FRCC.

   • Need S# from FRCC

   • First time applicants are shown resources and discuss requirements

   • Attending online orientation triggers release of holds.

7. Register for classes

8. Prepare for next semester!

• 1. Apply for admission to FRCC using our Concurrent Enrollment Application Guide to accurately complete your application. You can also reference our Concurrent Enrollment Application Quick Guide Video for a step by step walk through!

  2. Please note: If you have applied in the past and have been given an S#, you can retrieve your S# here by clicking “Forgot your Username.”

  3. If you are a non- U.S. Citizen not reporting a social security number, you must apply separately for the College Opportunity Fund (COF).  COF covers a portion of tuition that the school district does not pay.

  4. At the end of your ‘Application Certification', please select YES when asked to authorize COF.

  5. Record and/or memorize your Student ID number (S#) - you will need it often!

  6. Under 17? Please also complete these forms.