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GAP Year, Military, Trade School, or College?
GAP Year, Military, Trade School, or College?
Gap Year Solutions and Duke University
Gap Year Solutions and Duke University
Recently, our Founder Katherine participated in a Gap Year panel for admitted Duke University students. In her comments to the students, and blog posted afterward, Katherine reflected on some learnings from the last ten years:
Full agreement with Duke's point that outside of a gap year, “there are few opportunities in life to take a meaningful amount of time to pause, reflect, and explore”
All students admitted to selective universities are capable of handling the rigorous academics. But are they ready to balance and succeed at all the non-academic aspects of campus life?
Some students simply need a break between high school and college - often, they're just burned out and need to recharge, or want to spend time exploring new interests, cultures and destinations
Don't all of us want to become more confident decision makers? (And wouldn't we all have wanted to enter our first year of college with just a bit more swing in our step??)
We love the Duke Gap Year Program, and are super impressed with everything that the school does to promote it to admitted students. You can read Katherine's full post here.
Upcoming College Rep Visits and Tours:
9/24 - Sophia Belkin Maryland Institute College of Art Visit
10/2 - VALE - Fort Lewis College Tour (sign up only with a parent)
10/3 - Mountain Vista College Fair
10/6 - CU Denver Rep Visit - Crissy Lubke
10/19 - Regis University Visit - Peter Pham
Campus Visits
Visiting campus and connecting with our staff is one of the best ways for your students to learn if Mines is the right place for them. And, this year, Mines has significantly increased opportunities for your students to visit.
Encourage your students to register for a visit here.
2026 Denver College Fairs
2026 Denver College Fairs
Colorado Technical and Trade Schools
Colorado Technical and Trade Schools
Shown below are 25 schools with tech programs offered at 26 locations in 18 Colorado cities leading to technical certificates or associates degrees.
Tech Schools in Colorado
Shown below are 25 schools with tech programs offered at 26 locations in 18 Colorado cities leading to technical certificates or associates degrees.
Aims Community College - Greeley, CO
Arapahoe Community College - Littleton, CO
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology - Denver, CO
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Media School - Denver, CO
Colorado Mesa University - Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mountain College - Glenwood Springs, CO
Colorado Northwestern Community College - Rangely, CO
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO
Community College of Denver - Denver, CO
Emily Griffith Technical College - Denver, CO
Fort Lewis College - Durango, CO
IBMC College - Fort Collins, CO
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction, CO
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver - Denver, CO
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, CO
Northeastern Junior College - Sterling, CO
Otero College - La Junta, CO
Pickens Technical College - Aurora, CO
Pueblo Community College - Pueblo, CO
Red Rocks Community College - Lakewood, CO
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Broomfield, CO
Technical College of the Rockies - Delta, CO
Trinidad State College - Trinidad, CO
Western Colorado University - Gunnison, CO
Post Secondary Resources
Post Secondary Resources
Our Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program guarantees that new, first-time students attending any CCCS College will be admitted to a participating four-year college or university once they complete their Associate degree.
Our Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program guarantees that new, first-time students attending any CCCS College will be admitted to a participating four-year college or university once they complete their Associate degree.
Benefits to Students
Benefits to Students
CCCS students who participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program will have access to:
CCCS students who participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program will have access to:
Personalized student advising and guidance to ensure credits and administrative supports are in place to easily transfer to a desired four-year program.
Scholarship opportunities to make degrees from a four-year institution more attainable and affordable.
A no-hassle transfer process between participating two-year and four-year programs, ensuring a smooth transition.
The College Opportunity Fund (COF), created by the Colorado Legislature, provides a stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The stipend pays a portion of the total in-state tuition when attending a participating college.
Eligible undergraduate students must apply, be admitted and enroll in classes at a participating college to receive this benefit. Both new and continuing students are eligible for the stipend.
Qualifying students may use the stipend for eligible undergraduate classes. The stipend is paid on a per credit hour basis directly to the college at which the student is enrolled. The credit-hour amount is set annually by the General Assembly.
Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.
Who should complete the FAFSA® form?
Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
College Application Resources
College Application Resources
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