Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation Program

The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) program offers graduating seniors pursuing a career in education the chance to earn up to two additional years of free college. TREP is available through the University of Colorado Colorado Springs or the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

D20 may have a limited number of TREP slots, as allocated by the state of Colorado. Students who apply by the priority deadline of Jan. 31 will receive priority for the program. If slots remain after this deadline, the application will stay open until April 1, when the TREP class will be finalized.

Eligibility

Currently in 12th grade and on track for graduation with a minimum GPA of 2.00 in college courses
Retained 5th-year seniors do not qualify
Must have taken at least one of the college courses listed in the Educator Pathway listing during the senior year
Must have an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) that reflects the teacher/educator pathway before declaring intent to participate in TREP
Must declare an approved teacher/educator major at UCCS or MSUD
Must not need developmental courses for the selected major
Approved by high school and District 20 College and Career Services
2-year limit – No prior TREP participation before the initial entry year

Additional Requirements

All TREP applicants should complete the FAFSA and apply to their program or colleges of choice. If students receive financial aid that exceeds TREP tuition, they should accept the aid (which may include textbooks) and forfeit their TREP slot to a student on the waitlist.

Course Eligibility

TREP courses must align with the Educator Pathway Coursework, though course numbers may vary between institutions. Contact College and Career Services to confirm if the courses taken meet TREP qualifications.

Diplomas and Transcripts

Students will receive their diplomas and transcripts at the end of their TREP participation, dated for the end of the TREP year. They will participate in graduation activities with their class, and TREP grades will be included in their high school GPA.