The community colleges in Colorado are comprised of approximately 82% financial aid (2026).
The community colleges financial aid in Colorado are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Financial Aid Range: 45%
100%
Avg. Financial Aid: 78%
Community College Financial Aid Statistics in Colorado (2026)
College
Financial Aid
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colorado School of Healing Arts
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
7655 W Mississippi Ste 300
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
National American University-Colorado Springs South
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
1079 Space Center Drive, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
Rank: #33.
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology ![Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo]( "Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo")
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 96.00%
1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Rank: #44.
Otero College
Public
Financial Aid: 95.00%
1802 Colorado Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-6800
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-6800
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Financial Aid: 93.00%
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 93.00%
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Rank: #77.
Lamar Community College
Public
Financial Aid: 91.00%
2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2248
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2248
Rank: #88.
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 90.00%
13750 E. Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 368-7462
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 368-7462
Rank: #99.
Northeastern Junior College ![Northeastern Junior College Photo - Northeastern has a wide variety of activities for students to be involved with from organizations to on-campus entertainment.]( "Northeastern Junior College Photo - Northeastern has a wide variety of activities for students to be involved with from organizations to on-campus entertainment.")
Public
Financial Aid: 89.00%
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
IBMC College ![IBMC College Photo]( "IBMC College Photo")
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 88.00%
3842 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 88.00%
772 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
Rank: #1212.
Trinidad State College
Public
Financial Aid: 86.00%
600 Prospect Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5011
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5011
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 85.00%
11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 722-5724
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 722-5724
Rank: #1414.
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 84.00%
2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
Rank: #1515.
Pueblo Community College
Public
Financial Aid: 83.00%
900 W Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-3200
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-3200
Rank: #1616.
Morgan Community College
Public
Financial Aid: 82.00%
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3100
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3100
Rank: #1717.
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 81.00%
5725 Mark Dabling Blvd, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 482-7462
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 482-7462
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 80.00%
637 S Broadway, Ste H
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Aims Community College ![Aims Community College Photo - The Aims Community College Greeley Campus Welcome Center offers student services including financial aid, cashier, registration and records, admissions, testing, advising, and a transition center. The Welcome Center also features an auditorium, ballroom, conference rooms, and patios with views of the Front Range. The cutting-edge auditorium is the perfect location for large audience events.]( "Aims Community College Photo - The Aims Community College Greeley Campus Welcome Center offers student services including financial aid, cashier, registration and records, admissions, testing, advising, and a transition center. The Welcome Center also features an auditorium, ballroom, conference rooms, and patios with views of the Front Range. The cutting-edge auditorium is the perfect location for large audience events.")
Public
Financial Aid: 80.00%
5401 W. 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-8008
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-8008
Rank: #2020.
Community College of Denver
Public
Financial Aid: 76.00%
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-2600
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-2600
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 75.00%
7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Apex College of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 75.00%
330 South El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
Rank: #2323.
Colorado Mountain College ![Colorado Mountain College Photo - Leadville is one of our 3 residential campuses surrounded by the Colorado Rockies.]( "Colorado Mountain College Photo - Leadville is one of our 3 residential campuses surrounded by the Colorado Rockies.")
Public
Financial Aid: 69.00%
802 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(800) 621-8559
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(800) 621-8559
Rank: #2424.
Pikes Peak State College
Public
Financial Aid: 65.00%
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
Rank: #2525.
Community College of Aurora
Public
Financial Aid: 57.00%
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Financial Aid: 56.00%
3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Pickens Technical College
Public
Financial Aid: 56.00%
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-4910
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-4910
Rank: #2828.
Red Rocks Community College ![Red Rocks Community College Photo - RRCC graduates boast the 3rd highest median salaries in Colorado in their first year out of college-and 1st highest among all community colleges. Ask us why.]( "Red Rocks Community College Photo - RRCC graduates boast the 3rd highest median salaries in Colorado in their first year out of college-and 1st highest among all community colleges. Ask us why.")
Public
Financial Aid: 53.00%
13300 W Sixth Ave
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
Rank: #2929.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 48.00%
10851 W 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-1714
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-1714
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 45.00%
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Arapahoe Community College ![Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus]( "Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus")
Public
Financial Aid: 45.00%
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college?
The Colorado average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college is 82% for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college financial aid in Colorado?
The schools with the highest average community college financial aid in Colorado include Colorado School of Healing Arts, National American University-Colorado Springs South and Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology.
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