If you will be enrolled in high school next year, do not complete this application. Work with your high school counselor to complete an appropriate high school application form. All high school students attending Pickens must have an established Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) from their district establishing payments.
**Please note that the application is good for 180 days after submission.
Proof of Residency
Colorado residents and non-residents may attend Pickens Technical College. Resident classification impacts tuition rate. Students will be classified as an in-state or out-of-state student according to the information on the application for admission. Residency requirements are determined by the Colorado Tuition Classification Law (sections 23-7-101 to 105 of the Colorado Revised Statutes).
To qualify for in-state tuition, a student (or the parents or legal guardian if the student is under 23 years old and not emancipated) must have been domiciled in Colorado for 12 or more continuous months immediately preceding the first day of classes. Domicile for tuition purposes is determined by two factors: the ability to show a permanent place of residence in Colorado, and the ability to demonstrate intent to remain in Colorado. Several ways to prove intent to remain include providing evidence such as:
A. Paying Colorado income taxes.
B. Being permanently employed in Colorado.
C. Owning residential Colorado real estate.
D. Holding a Colorado driver’s license or vehicle registration.
E. Registering to vote.
Any student who has been classified as an “out-of-state resident,” and who believes he/she can qualify as a resident may secure a petition for change of residency status from the Registration Office. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that petitions and all supportive documentation are on file in the Registration Office no later than ten (10) class days after the first day of classes of the semester they wish to receive/change their residency status. The Registration Office cannot assume responsibility for mailed petitions that arrive after the deadline; petitions will not be accepted after the end of the second week of the term.
IMMIGRANT AND NON-IMMIGRANT ALIENS
Immigrant and non-immigrant aliens must show their Resident Alien card or visa to determine residency for tuition purposes.
RESIDENCY APPEAL PROCESS
In cases where the student does not agree with the decision of the tuition classification officer, he/she may request that administration appoint an appeal committee. This appeal committee will review the residency petition and supporting documentation to make a final determination of residency.
MILITARY PERSONNEL
Active duty military personnel and their dependents upon moving to Colorado on a permanent-change-of-station (PCS) basis are eligible for resident tuition rates. Before registering at Pickens Technical College, they should contact the nearest Military Education Office in order to complete and have the tuition classification certification form approved by the Education Officer. The form is to be presented at the Registration Office at the time they register for a class.
Payments
As part of the registration process, students should be prepared to make a deposit to hold their space in their program. Students who have completed their FAFSA pay a $100 deposit and students who have not completed their FAFSA or will not be using financial aid pay a $500 deposit.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid helps students who qualify secure funding from the government to help them meet their educational expenses. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Link to the FAFSA
If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact our financial aid office at 303-344-4910x 27961 to schedule an appointment.
TABE & TEAS V Exam
To schedule your TABE or TEAS V exam, please call the Registration Office at (303) 344-4910 x 27797.
Letter of Eligibility of VA Benefits
Active duty military personnel and their dependents upon moving to Colorado on a permanent-change-of-station (PCS) basis are eligible for resident tuition rates. Before registering at Pickens Technical College, they should contact the nearest Military Education Office in order to complete and have the tuition classification certification form approved by the Education Officer. The form is to be presented at the Registration Office at the time they register for a class.
Please reach out to our Registration account if you have any questions: pickensregistration@aurorak12.org