ASCENT
-Aurora Public Schools-
Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) is a fifth-year high school program that allows students to participate in college coursework the year after 12th grade.
Aurora Public Schools ASCENT Scholars receive one free year of college & participate in support programming at Community College of Aurora, Metropolitan State University of Denver, or Pickens Technical College.
*ASCENT Scholars remain enrolled with Aurora Public Schools. Scholars' high school graduation date aligns with completion of the program.
What ASCENT Scholars are saying...
"Through the knowledge and resources I gained in the program, I was not only able to graduate with no student debt, but I was further able to make guided decisions as a first-generation student. I am grateful for the knowledge I learned in the program and am thankful for the opportunity."
"ASCENT gave me an opportunity I thought I would never have. I am incredibly grateful for the help I received from my ASCENT counselor and from the program."
"ASCENT was a great way for me to explore my options as a scholar and a great way to motivate me to further pursue my education."
"An amazing program, I felt very supported and it was easy to navigate college as a first-year student."