Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) is a network of tuition-free public charter schools, authorized by Colorado Charter School Institute, with a curriculum that is designed to give students the opportunity to graduate with a postsecondary credential (an associate degree and/or career and technical education certificate(s), or 60 college credits within four years! CEC has middle and high school campuses all across Colorado, plus an Online Campus and College Direct options. CEC is open to all students who wish to apply. All students, regardless of background or skill level, will have the opportunity to pursue a growth mindset that will allow them to achieve mastery and to demonstrate that they can succeed in school, in college, and in their chosen career. No exceptions. No excuses.