Requirements: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and may be required to take an assessment test (ACCUPLACER) to determine reading, writing, and arithmetic skills level.

Course Layout: The academic classes usually meet Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Skills classes are generally held on either Saturday or Sunday, depending on the availability of training venues. Completion of the 18 week curriculum will earn applicants thirty-seven college credits.

Program Cost: Tuition, college, fees, and material supplies will be approximately $4,884 for those students that have been a Colorado resident for more than one year and are eligible for funding through the College Opportunity Fund (COF). For non-residents, tuition will be determined on an individual basis. Applicants may also qualify for Federal Student Aid. For more information about financial aid you may contact the PCC Financial Aid Office at 1-888-642-6017.

Restrictions: Items that will keep students from enrolling in the academy: a bad driving record (DUI, suspension, reckless driving, etc.) in the past 3-5 years, certain misdemeanor convictions, a conviction of any felony or crime of moral turpitude, or low ACCUPLACER scores.