Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College’s unique dual mission of providing a wide range of academic programming, from technical certificates to bachelor’s degrees, has served the region well for more than 30 years. In today’s economic climate, employers are struggling to hire qualified employees, and families are worried about inflation and how to prepare for the future. To meet these challenges, WCCC is announcing a bold new Learn for Less initiative to make career and technical education courses more affordable for students and families.

Beginning the Fall 2022 semester, tuition and fees for WCCC career and technical education courses will be reduced by nearly 40% to $197 per credit hour*.

A nearly $2 million donation from the estate of former Colorado Senator and CMU Trustee Tillie Bishop will cover the first year’s revenue loss as CMU and WCCC determine budget efficiencies and additional donations to sustain the initiative.