Colorado Northwestern Community College

Colorado Northwestern Community College is a 2-year, public university located in Rangely, CO. Students at Colorado Northwestern Community College can enroll in associate degree programs.

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Colorado Northwestern Community College Military & Veteran Support Programs

Colorado Northwestern CC offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Colorado Northwestern CC has GI Bill® approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Colorado Northwestern CC is not a Yellow Ribbon school
• Colorado Northwestern CC is not a MyCAA approved school

Is Colorado Northwestern CC a GI Bill® approved school?

Yes, Colorado Northwestern CC is a GI Bill® approved school.  However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill®.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Colorado Northwestern CC a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Colorado Northwestern CC is not a Yellow Ribbon School. However, as a state school most of the costs of tuition are still 100% covered by the GI Bill®.  Please check with the school to ensure you are covered. 

Does Colorado Northwestern CC offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Colorado Northwestern CC offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans.  

What are Colorado Northwestern CC’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $149 per credit hour Colorado Northwestern’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Colorado Northwestern CC’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $149 per credit hour Colorado Northwestern’s online tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Colorado Northwestern Community College offer online degree programs?

Yes, Colorado Northwestern Community College offers online degree programs. 

Is Colorado Northwestern Community College approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Colorado Northwestern Community College  is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Colorado Northwestern Community College offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Colorado Northwestern Community College has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Colorado Northwestern Community College

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), it is my distinct honor to say “Welcome”! At CNCC, you will receive an experience like no other in the country and will also graduate completely transformed. Where else will your science instructor take you caving as part of your instruction on biomes? How many flight programs offer extensive experience in mountain flying within unrestricted airspace? How often will community colleges or Universities for that matter include among their HPE/Wellness courses, Ice tower and mountain climbing, backpacking, scuba diving, and rafting? The CNCC experience includes a unique way of learning especially when our classes are held everywhere.

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Apprentices receive training and instruction to become essential members of their workplaces while earning a paycheck. To apply for current apprenticeships visit the CNCC student jobs board.

National Park Service approved Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) Estimated Tuition 2022-2023:

Out-of-State Students		In-State Students
Tuition ($260.75 per credit hour/ 33 credits)	$8,604.75	*Tuition ($260.40 per credit hour/ 33 credits)	$8,593.20
Registration Fee	$15.10	Registration Fee	$15.10
Pass-through Fees	$3,268.00	Pass-through Fees	$3,268.00
College Fees	$788.70	College Fees	$788.70
Room and Board	$4,914.00	Room and Board	$4,914.00

* In-State Students who qualify for COF the price will change to ($156.40 Per Credit Hour /33 Credits) $5,161.20.

Housing

The housing includes single occupancy housing with a shared bathroom, 19 meals per week, cable, and internet. Living on campus allows you to focus exclusively on the academy. This academy is worth 33 credit hours. 

Students are provided: All Learning Materials Firearm & Ammunition Uniform Shirts Use of Duty Gear

Students will need to bring: Uniform Pants Boots Belt Laptop Computer

Testimonials - Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy

“I graduated from the CNCC PRLEA class 19-01. For my first season, summer 2019, I worked for Yellowstone National Park as a Law Enforcement Ranger. The academy at CNCC is seriously the best. The high quality of instruction and training that I received there prepared me for success in my career with the National Park Service.” - Jess R.

“I graduated from the Law Enforcement Academy in May, 2019. I worked for the National Park Service as a fence builder and road maintenance personnel for Wind Cave National Park following the academy. After receiving my EMT certification this winter, I have accepted a position as a Law Enforcement Ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park for the summer 2020 season. The Academy at CNCC provided me with the skills, knowledge, and certifications to help me succeed as a Ranger”. - Mike W.

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At Colorado Northwestern Community College, our unspoiled environment is among the most beautiful and breathtaking in the state. Our students are provided with an opportunity they may never get again in their lives...to unplug, to reflect, to connect with the environment and its wildlife, to explore interests they never knew existed and to reconnect with their own thoughts and goals. Amidst a growing “me first” society, our students are part of a community where all members of our staff and faculty and those in the surrounding community care about them as people. We teach and learn to take responsibility, show respect, and appreciate the differences that exist among us as human beings. We understand the importance of a strong work ethic and the gratification of giving to and supporting others and most importantly, we realize that persistence and never giving up is “The Spartan Way”.