Before you start completing this online application form, please review the information below.
a) To ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements and
b) For helpful tips about completing the form
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Associates Program, you must:
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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Be a current veteran, soon-to-be discharged U.S. military personnel or member of the National Guard or National Guard Reserve.
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Be currently residing or plan to reside in a qualified Colorado community and plan to stay in your community for a minimum of two years.
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Have been honorably discharged* from the military.
*Upon acceptance into the program, you will be asked to present your passport or green card and a Member Copy-4 of DD214.
Here are some important tips before you commence completing this form:
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Some questions in this application ask you to describe your goals and previous life experiences. You may find it helpful to find a quiet, uninterrupted period of time when you can think about formulating a thoughtful response. If you need to take a break and return to complete your form at a later date, you may do so by simply closing your browser window. As you work on your application, your information is set to auto-save every 4 seconds, and the information you input will be retained for four weeks from the date you start the application.
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You will be asked to upload a résumé, even if you have an updated LinkedIn profile. Please have a current copy handy, if you would like to upload it.
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You will be asked for 3 references. You should identify your three references, get their approval and be prepared to input their names, phone numbers and email addresses when prompted in this online form.
Once you have everything, you will be ready to begin.
If you would like to review application questions prior to commencing to complete the form, please reference the printable PDF Version of the application.
You could also access the form using the direct link provided: Direct link to the form
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