Free College

To be eligible for the program, students must graduate high school in Harrison School District 2 with a 2.25 or better GPA (junior and senior years), enroll at PPSC within 16 months of graduation, complete a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year, and complete a FAFSA and apply for Pell grants. The Dakota would pay the difference between the Pell grants and tuition and fees. Students must enroll in, and successfully complete (with a 2.0 or better GPA), 24 credit hours per academic year to remain eligible for continued funding.

Yes, if you're eligible to apply for federal student aid. ASSET students would fill out the Colorado Student Grant application instead.

Tuition, fees and books/supplies (up to the max of $5,000).

They must use it within 16 months of high school graduation.

Yes, if you did not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement out of high school, you can become eligible for Dakota Promise after your first or second semester at Pikes Peak State College if you enroll at PPSC within 12 months of graduating high school, complete at least 12 credit hours, and have at least a 2.0 GPA at PPSC.

Coaches develop one-on-one relationships with students for support and resource needs, ensure that students meet with an academic advisor at least once a semester to follow their degree plan and provide workshops on career and time management and financial literacy.

No.

Yes, but only up to the $5,000 annual limit.

Yes, but, again, you'll burn through that $5,000 limit more quickly.

No, there are no citizenship requirements to be eligible for Dakota Promise.

You don't. There is no additional application process. If you are a graduate of a high school in D2 with a 2.5 or better GPA, you'll be automatically eligible for the Dakota Promise when you apply to PPSC.