CARE FORWARD COLORADO
Launch your healthcare career with Care Forward Colorado!
Care Forward Colorado provides zero-cost, short-term healthcare training at Emily Griffith Technical College. In one year or less, you can learn the skills to become a Certified Nurse, Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Dental Assistant.
How does it work?
Starting in Fall 2022, students who enroll in eligible healthcare certificate programs will have tuition, fees, and materials covered as Care Forward Colorado funding allows. In addition to training, you may be connected to an “earn while you learn” opportunity—such as an apprenticeship—that could lead to your first job in healthcare!
why healthcare?
Healthcare jobs are some of the fastest-growing in Colorado and provide a wage that can support you and your family. There’s also opportunity to advance in your career.
What programs are available at Emily Griffith Technical College?
As part of the Care Forward Colorado program, we offer the following certificate programs:
ready to get started?
Apply to Emily Griffith for FREE and follow the normal admissions steps.
After you apply, to qualify for Care Forward Colorado funds, you must complete the following items:
- FAFSA or CASFA (Nurse Assisting applicants do not need to apply for the FAFSA or CASFA)
- Submit the Care Forward Colorado Funding Attestation Statement Form
There is no other special application for Care Forward Colorado.
Depending on program eligibility and other qualifications, the above resources would be applied to your tuition and fees first. Any remaining balance on your student account could possibly be covered by the Care Forward Colorado funds. Our Financial Aid office will reach out to notify you of the approval status after the Admissions Application plus all three funding applications listed above have been completed.
WHAT IF I AM CURRENTLY ATTENDING CLASSES?
If you are currently enrolled at Emily Griffith Technical College, please reach out to Student Success with any questions.
MORE ABOUT CARE FORWARD COLORADO
Care Forward Colorado is a $26 million state program funded through federal recovery dollars. Learn more about the program here.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Financial Aid for more information.
