• Brighton, Colorado, part of the Denver metropolitan area, is home to several parks, including Barr Lake State Park, making it an ideal area for enjoying hiking, biking and other recreational activities. For those looking to pursue higher education, the city and surrounding communities are home to several community colleges from which prospective students can choose.
  
  

Front Range Community College, Brighton

• Front Range Community College. Brighton, the newest of the Front Range system's four campuses, is near Benedict Park in Brighton. Opened in 1968, the college offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs designed to transfer to any of Colorado's public four-year institutions as well as several non-credit professional development classes. The college also offers study-abroad programs. A variety of financial aid options and work-study programs are available to assist in tuition payment.
  
  Front Range Community College, Brighton
  1850 E. Egbert St.
  Brighton, CO 80601
  303-404-5099
  frontrange.edu
  
  

Aims Community College, Fort Lupton

• Aims Community College, Fort Lupton, is six miles from Brighton in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Established in 1967, the college offers associate degrees in liberal arts leading to a four-year degree as well as certificates in construction technology and nurse aide. The college also offers CAMP, a federally funded program designed to help migrant and seasonal farmers and their children purse higher education. Financial aid is available for all eligible students.
  
  Aims Community College, Fort Lupton
  260 College Ave.
  Fort Lupton, CO 80621
  303-857-4022
  aims.edu
  
  

Community College of Denver

• The Community College of Denver is 17 miles from Brighton. Established in 1967, the college offers more than 125 degree programs in areas ranging from accounting to sociology, all designed for transfer to four-year institutions or to assist in career advancement. The college also offers several continuing education and professional development programs, as well as financial assistance to qualified students.
  
  Community College of Denver
  1205 5th St.
  Denver, CO 80204
  303-556-2600
  ccd.edu