Enrollment

Step 1: Learn About Programs

Review digital flyers for cost, curriculum, and timeline information

• • Learn about your program of interest
  • Complete the career exploration assessment
  • Explore our offered programs of study
  • Connect with our career advisors

• Contact Jennifer Perez to schedule a tour or information session

Jenifer Perez, Tour Scheduling

jperez@aurorak12.org

303.344.4910 ext. 27705

Step 2: Apply Online

Click here to apply online

• Completing the application does NOT mean you have reserved a slot in the program

• Save your username when it’s created

• Check your email and follow the steps from Maestro to activate your account

• Check your program status regularly

• If you applied to Pickens before, DO NOT RE-APPLY. Please contact Karen Alarcon for guidance on the program requests

Karen Alarcon, Post Secondary Navigation

kalarcon@aurorak12.org

303.344.4910 ext. 27747

Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid

Complete financial aid application

• Use Pickens’ School Code: 012875

• If you’re under 24, both you and your parents need to create accounts

• Financial aid is not required to be enrolled, but does have deadlines in order to receive aid

Precious Osei, Financial Aid

posei@aurorak12.org

303.344.4910 ext. 27733

Step 4: Take Entrance Exam

Schedule exam

• Only take the entrance exam if you are joining one of these programs: Barber, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Esthetician, Master Automotive Service Technician, Medical Assisting, Nail Technician, Pharmacy Technician, & Veterinary Assistant

• The Entrance exam is 25 multiple choice questions testing for an 8th grade English literacy

• In place of taking this exam, you can submit evidence of college level courses or previous standardized literacy tests. Click here to see the complete list of accepted evidence.

Russ Dale, Testing Center

radale@aurorak12.org

303.344.4910 ext. 27720

Step 5: Register

Check your email the day registration opens, complete the enrollment form, and pay the $100 application fee to secure your seat in the program

• Refer to the Registration timeline for information.

• You will only receive a registration email if you have COMPLETED your application, taken your entrance exam (if required by your program), and provided all necessary uploaded documents.

• You will receive an email between 7:30am and 9:30am from pickensregistraion@aurorak12.org on your registration open date.

• Reply as quickly as possible: Some classes fill within minutes, and spots are first come first serve.

• If you are not able to be placed in a spot, you have an option to join the program waitlist, and notified if a spot becomes available.

• You must pay the $100 non-refundable application fee by the end of day, or your spot is given to the next interested applicant

Registration Department

pickensregistration@aurorak12.org

303.344.4910 ext.27797