Bridge Program

Your path to college without student loans

AdvanceEDU’s Bridge Program is four-weeks long and prepares Denver’s recent high school graduates for online college success at Colorado State University (CSU) Global and their future careers.

Why Apply

No cost to participants
Full college funding and scholarships for students with qualifying incomes who complete AdvanceEDU's Bridge Program and enroll with CSU Global
Cohort model with other Denver graduates
Personal Success Coach who supports your through college to accomplish goals
Over $1,000 worth of career assessments and coaching support
Exposure to career opportunities with AdvanceEDU employer partners like Denver Health, Pinnacol Assurance, and the State of Colorado
$250 weekly stipend for each participant

Program Offerings

4 week long program

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Option for June or September Cohort

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20-hour commitment per week

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Mix of virtual and in-person programming

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Career assessments and coaching

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College preparation and admissions

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Funding for college and financial literacy

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Denver-based cohort with fun social events

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Here’s How It Works

Get Started

Spend time learning about AdvanceEDU and fill out the online application

Application

Get your spot

Wait 2 weeks for Program Manager to reach out to you for more information regarding your spot in the program

Commitment Form

If admitted, fill out a commitment form to let us know you will be attending the 4-week program

Program Start

Wait for the Program Manager to send you final information about the start of the program

Program Overview

Week 1	Goal Planning Intro to Career Exploration Current Student Panel Rockies Game And more!
Week 2	Scholarships & FAFSA Exploration Getting Started with CSU Global Success Coaching Career Exploration And more!
Week 3	Vision Board Party Meet Employer Partners Academic & Financial Aid Coaching College 101 Skills And more!
Week 4	Scholarship Offers Career Industry Informational Interviews Student Communities of Practice Community Celebration! And more!

Program Completion

After you complete the 4-week bridge program, you will have the support from the AdvanceEDU team to complete your onboarding process to enroll for the start of your online educational career with Colorado State University (CSU) Global. You will have dedicated staff in person and online to support the transition of becoming a CSU student and the completion of your degree with CSU.

Need Support?

For more information about the AdvanceEDU Bridge Program, or for any questions you may have about the program or application process, contact us.