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Nursing graduate Vanessa Gonzales learned how to be successful in college—despite having narcolepsy—by advocating for herself and learning to ask for help.

Graduate Alyssa Andrade has overcome great challenges to pursue her dream of becoming a flight nurse—in the process becoming the example she once needed.

The Colorado Community College System recently paid tribute to top students from schools around the state during the system’s 2026 Student Excellence Awards.

At just 17 years old, Gildebardo Mendoza is already nearing a milestone many students don’t reach until years after high school: earning a college degree. 

FRCC’s Gateway to College program has again earned Achieving the Dream’s nationwide Program Excellence Award this year for meeting student success benchmarks.

It’s Community College Month, a moment to shine a spotlight on the vital role community and technical colleges play in local communities and the workforce. 

FRCC student Nubia Garza has been selected as one of just eight students nationwide—and the only high school student in the country—to be a 2026 DREAM Scholar.

With some thoughtful planning and smart strategies, you can make college more affordable. Now’s the time to get started.