Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 013513
- Phone: (303) 273-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
100.00%FINANCIAL AID RATE
52%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,861Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Colorado School of Trades (Mines)
1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO
The Colorado School of Trades, opened in 1947 and located in Lakewood, CO, trains individuals in gunsmithing through its associate program. The school uses an in depth and time tested, project oriented program to teach individuals the proper methods for machining, repairing, maintaining and modifying various types of firearms. The program is broken down into courses requiring various numbers of hours to complete, which in total will be 1800 hours prior to receiving an associate's degree.
The courses and their hours are:
- Basic (250 Hours)
- Machine (400 Hours)
- Stockmaking (350 Hours)
- Design & Function (800 Hours)
Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in applying to CST must be at least 21 years of age or honorably discharged from the military, have a high school diploma or GED, be physically and mentally capable of performing the tasks necessary, and must be able to pass a background check. If an individual meets these requirements he or she can submit can print an application and submit it to the school.
Financial aid is available to all students who qualify. To know whether or not an individual qualifies requires a completed and submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students with queries can contact the financial aid office.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 52% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 45% | $3,866 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 48% | $10,405 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Colorado School of Trades may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 013513
- Phone: (303) 273-3000
- School Homepage