Aims Community College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Aims Community College?

Aims' published charges vary substantially by residency and course load. For 2024-25, the reported average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees were:

• Colorado residents: $3,120 in tuition plus $290 in required fees.
• Out-of-state students: $11,496 in tuition plus $290 in required fees.

Those figures are not a complete annual budget. Books and supplies were estimated at $1,488, while housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses depend on a student's circumstances. Because Aims does not operate student housing, any living-cost allowance is an estimate of off-campus expenses, not a residence-hall bill. Part-time students should use their actual credit load and applicable per-credit charges rather than treating a full-time average as their bill.

Financial aid can change the amount a student ultimately pays. In the 2024-25 figures, 63% of students received financial aid, and the average grant award reported for undergraduates receiving grant aid was $7,925. Average net price - the estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid - was $10,625 for students from families with annual incomes up to $48,000. Net price includes costs beyond tuition, and averages do not establish an individual award.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Colorado aid, and Aims scholarships after completing the applicable financial-aid and scholarship processes. Military education benefits may also apply to eligible students. Comparing an aid offer with a personal budget is particularly important for commuters, whose transportation and living expenses can exceed their tuition bill.

What are the work-study opportunities at Aims Community College?

Aims students can seek part-time employment alongside their coursework, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a financial-aid-based employment opportunity, not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of a job; students must meet eligibility rules and secure an available position.

The college also reports career support that includes individual and group career planning, résumé preparation, interview assistance, employer recruitment, and help with job placement. These services can be useful for students looking for ordinary part-time work as well as for those preparing for a career after graduation. An internship or clinical placement, where a program includes one, has different academic and eligibility requirements from a Work-Study job.

Students seeking employment should check both their financial-aid eligibility and current position listings. A low reported share of students taking loans - 3% in the 2024-25 figures - does not show how many worked or whether working covered their expenses.