• Applying to Pikes Peak State is free and there are no essays or tests required.
• You do not need a social security number to apply. 
• There is no application deadline, so you can apply anytime!
• It takes most students about 10 minutes to complete the online application.
• If you've attended or applied in the past year, you are an active student and do not need to reapply.
  
  

If you have questions about being a Pikes Peak student, or if you would like assistance completing your admission application, connect with our recruitment team.

 

New students must complete the mandatory New Student Orientation before registering for classes. The orientation is offered on-demand online and will help you through your next steps. You can always refer back to it for a refresher of the information that is covered.

To access New Student Orientation:

1. Log into myPikesPeak Portal.
2. Click the "Student" tab at the top of the screen. 
3. Click New Student Orientation to log in as a student.

There are several ways at Pikes Peak State students without documentation pay for their education. The options depend on each student's individual situation. 

1. Colorado Student Grants

Colorado Student Grants are available for students who are eligible under Colorado’s ASSET bill. To qualify, you must have attended one year of high school in Colorado before graduating or have resided in Colorado for one year before obtaining your GED.

Find out more about qualifying for ASSET and Colorado Student Grants. 

2. Apply for College Opportunity Fund (COF)

COF is a tuition contribution provided by the State of Colorado to students who qualify as a resident of the state. Students must also qualify for ASSET or another type of protected status that provides a social security number (like DACA) to receive COF.

Find our more about qualifying for ASSET and receiving COF

Apply for COF

3. Apply for Scholarships specific to DACA, Dreamers, and Undocumented Students

Apply for external scholarships specific to DACA, Dreamers, and Undocumented Students and apply for Pikes Peak scholarships using the general Pikes Peak State scholarship application. Keep an eye on the scholarships web page and your email for information on when the scholarship application is open.

Apply for DACA, Dreamers and Undocumented Students scholarships

Apply for Scholarships

5. Apply for The Open Scholarship

The Open Scholarship is available to students who do not qualify for ASSET and/or experience other barriers to accessing financial aid and scholarships. 

Apply for the Open Scholarship

4. Self-Pay 

Pikes Peak State College offers many self-payment options, including payment plans. 

Class registration begins leading up to the fall, spring, and summer semesters. 

Spring 2024 semester: Registration opens October 30, 2023. Spring classes begin January 16, 2024.

Each semester has more than one parts of term. View the academic calendar to see your options.