TREP UPDATE 3/26/2026 - 

This past week, we were informed that the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) voted to phase out the TREP program due to concerns around inequitable access and significant shortfalls in the Colorado state budget. Information can be found on the Colorado General Assembly - Joint Budget Committee website. 

What this means for you - should this recommendation move forward, only current TREP students in their 5^th year will be allowed to continue, no new TREP candidates will be accepted.

At this time, no Bill has been presented to the Senate phasing out this program but given the budgetary concerns at the state level we fully anticipate this program not continuing.  If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to voice your support for the funding and continuation of the TREP program, we encourage you to contact your state representatives.  This website can help you find your legislator. Their input and advocacy are crucial in helping ensure the future of this important program.

In case something should change we will process student applications and continue to update you as more information is disclosed.

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TREP is a two-year program for students interested in pursuing a career in education.  The State of Colorado in conjunction with CCSD pays your tuition, required fees and books for two years at our partner schools.  The State of Colorado caps the number of TREP spots; decisions are made between late May and mid June.

The Program take place after a student's senior year. Students take all of their classes on the campus of their selected college.  Please click the options below to find out more about TREP including how to qualify.

The application closed on March 31, 2026.

Additional contacts:

Postsecondary Workforce Administrator, Tara Bell 
tbell18@cherrycreekschools.org
Partner of Student Success, Brittny Blechar 
bblechar@cherrycreekschools.org 
Email box ascent-trep@cherrycreekschools.org  

ASCENT The State of Colorado no longer offers the ASCENT program for new students. The 2024-2025 class is the final ASCENT cohort.