In keeping with its mission to provide equal access to its educational programs, Eastern Florida State College maintains an open-door admission policy. The College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, genetics, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender preference, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation. In addition, EFSC conforms to the regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for maintaining and protecting student records.
EFSC has determined that the presence on campus of students officially designated as sexual predators/sexual offenders will be disruptive to the orderly process of the College's programs and/or would interfere with the rights and privileges of other students. In accordance with F.S. 1001.64 (8)(a), the College may consider the past actions of any person applying for admission or enrollment and may deny admission or enrollment to an applicant.
Students seeking admission to EFSC will be required to self-disclose on the EFSC admissions application if they have been convicted as a sexual predator/offender. Accordingly, the College denies admission to applicants who are officially designated as sexual predators/sexual offenders. No refund of the admissions application fee will be granted.
It is recommended that students submit applications for admission to EFSC by the Priority Application Deadline published on our website. Applications submitted after the deadlines will be accepted. Late applicants should be aware that class registration is contingent on completion of admissions requirements, class selection may be limited, a late registration fee may be assessed, and Financial Aid may not be processed by the tuition fee due date.
Note: All documentation, including high school and college transcripts from other institutions, submitted in support of the Application for Admissions becomes the property of Eastern Florida State College.
Every student must:
Social Security Numbers are not used as student identification numbers. All students are issued a randomly generated nine-digit identification number upon admission to the College. ID numbers will not be released via email or phone. To obtain your student ID number, go to the EFSC website and under EFSC Logins select myEFSC. Under the Log in to myEFSC button, click on Retrieve My Student ID or Email Address.
The official means of communication for college business is your Student Email account. This includes communication from instructors regarding class work, and communications with all College offices and departments, including Accounting, Financial Aid, Graduation and Records.
This email address is also used to log in to your myEFSC student portal to access all online records and to register for classes online. To obtain your Student Email or Password, go to the EFSC website and under EFSC Logins select myEFSC. Under the Log in to myEFSC button, you may click on Retrieve My Student ID or Email Address, or Reset my Password.
EFSC takes fraud and abuse seriously. It is critical that you report your social security number accurately. Students providing false or inaccurate identification, including social security numbers, will be prohibited from conducting business with the College until their identity can be verified. Any information changes, such as a name change, must be reported to the U.S. Social Security Administration and the College in a timely manner.
F.S. 119.071(5), and Sections 483 and 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 authorize the collection, usage, and release of your social security number by EFSC.
EFSC collects, uses, and releases your social security number only if specifically authorized by law to do so, or it is imperative for the performance of its duties and responsibilities as prescribed by law. To protect your identity, the College secures your social security number from unauthorized access, strictly prohibits the release of your social security number to unauthorized parties contrary to state and federal law, and assigns you a unique student/employee identification number. This unique identification number will then be used for all associated employment and educational purposes at EFSC. Specifically, EFSC collects, uses, or releases your social security number for the following purposes:
The college will accept proof of standard high school diploma to allow students to register for their initial term. Students must submit their final, official high school transcript and transcripts from all regionally accredited postsecondary institutions attended, before registering for any subsequent term. Financial aid will not be awarded until all official transcripts are received and evaluated by EFSC.
Official transcripts from non-regionally accredited institutions, while not required, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for transfer of credits.
A transcript is considered official if it comes from the institution either electronically or in its original sealed envelope.
All transcripts submitted to Eastern Florida State College for admission or credit transfer become the property of the College and cannot be returned to the student or forwarded to other institutions.
All students must provide their final, official high school transcript with graduation date. High school transcripts must be provided for all programs that require a standard high school diploma and for all students requesting financial aid.
Students who graduated from an international secondary school (high school) must submit official documentation of high school graduation equivalent to a U.S. standard high school diploma. All documents in a language other than English must be submitted with certified translations.
Degree seeking students must provide final, official transcripts from all regionally accredited postsecondary institutions attended. A transcript will not be considered final if there is in-progress coursework.
Students are not required to submit international college transcripts. To have the transcript considered for transfer or placement purposes, students must submit an original course-by-course evaluation completed by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or other College-approved organization. Recommendations made by the evaluation agency will be considered but are not guaranteed. Coursework may be accepted provided the courses are offered and are applicable to the student's program at EFSC. General education courses are normally not accepted.
Students must submit official placement test scores (ACT/SAT/PERT/Next Generation) less than two years old from term of enrollment or be eligible for a common placement testing and developmental education exemption in accordance with F.S.1008.30. If a student has completed college level English and math courses from a regionally accredited U.S. institution with a grade of “C” or higher this will fulfill the placement test requirement.
Students may be exempt from placement testing based on Florida Statute 1008.30 - Common Placement Testing for Public Postsecondary Education(4)(a). A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-04 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma or a student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces shall not be required to take the common placement test and shall not be required to enroll in developmental education instruction in a Florida College System institution.
A Florida “resident for tuition purposes” is a person who has, or a dependent person whose parent or legal guardian has, established and maintained legal residency in Florida for at least twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is sought. Statute allows a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, and eligible aliens as defined in Florida Residency Guidelines Appendix C to be classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. Final residency determination is based on Florida state guidelines.
A student's residency classification is determined at the time of admission to EFSC, in accordance with F.S. 1009.21. A minimum of two pieces of acceptable documentation must be submitted with a completed Florida Residency Declaration for Tuition Purposes. The declaration and all documentary evidence must be submitted by the last day to drop classes and have fees adjusted for the term in which the student is seeking in-state tuition.
The guidelines on Florida residency can be found on the web at FloridaShines.
Students may petition to reclassify their status after having their legal domicile in the state of Florida for 12 months. The student must submit the Florida Residency Declaration for Tuition Purpose form along with current documentation that supports permanent legal residency in this state for 12 consecutive months.
Reclassification Documentation
A student may become eligible for reclassification by presenting a minimum of three clear and convincing documents as evidence, one of which must be from Section A /First Tier Documents, to the Campus Admissions and Records Office by the Last Day to Drop and have fees adjusted for the term in which reclassification is requested. For documentation to be “clear and convincing” it must be credible, trustworthy, and sufficient to persuade the College that the student or, if that student is a dependent, his or her parent, or legal guardian, has established legal residency in Florida that is not solely for the purpose of pursuing an education and has relinquished residency in any other state for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to classification. The Collegewide Residency Committee will render the final decision.
Physical Presence vs. Legal Residence
It is important to understand that living or attending school in Florida is not tantamount to establishing a legal residence for tuition purposes. Maintaining a legal residence in Florida requires substantial physical presence as a condition. Eligibility depends on the extent to which the Florida resident maintains Florida legal ties and does not retain or establish ties with another state.
Students may be eligible for a waiver of out-of-state tuition if they qualify for one of the following exceptions. Documentation appropriate to the particular exception will be required. Other exceptions exist; these are the most common.
Independent or dependent status determines whether the student must submit his/her own documentation of residency (as an independent) or his/her parent's or legal guardian's documentation of residency (as a dependent).
A student who meets any one of the following criteria shall be classified as an independent student for the determination of residency for tuition purposes:
All other students who do not meet the above definition of an independent student shall be classified as dependent students for the determination of residency for tuition purposes.
If an applicant qualifies for a statutory residency exception or qualification, then appropriate documentation must be submitted to evidence entitlement to that exception or qualification. Such evidence is generally specific to the type of residency exception or qualification being claimed by the applicant.
If an applicant does not qualify for a statutory residency exception or qualification they will have to submit documentation that they (or a parent or legal guardian, if a dependent) have been a Florida resident for at least 12 months prior to the first day of classes of the term in which the student is enrolling. At least two of the following documents must be submitted, with dates that evidence the 12-month qualifying period. At least one of the documents must be from Section A/ First Tier. As some evidence is more persuasive than others, more than two may be requested. No single piece of documentation will be considered conclusive. Additionally, there must be an absence of information that contradicts the applicant's claim of residency.
(At least one of the two documents submitted must be from this list)
(May be used in conjunction with one document from Section A/First Tier)
Orientation is required for all students who have not earned an A.A., A.S., or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution. Transient students are not required to complete orientation. EFSC bachelor degree students are required to complete the online orientation. The orientation will provide the important information needed to be successful in college.
A student may receive conditional acceptance. Final acceptance is contingent upon receipt of all required documents including: a final, official high school transcript, transcripts from all regionally accredited postsecondary institutions, testing, and any other requirements specific to a program.
The following are considered equivalent:
Note: The College will evaluate the validity of a student's high school diploma. This is following the United States Department of Education regulation addressing the validity of high school diplomas for students seeking federal financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) 34 CFR 668.16(p).
As such, diplomas issued by correspondence or nontraditional high schools will not usually be accepted unless the school is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). These schools will be considered on an individual basis. Acceptance will be based upon submission of sufficient documentation by the school to indicate that the school meets the minimum standards outlined by the Florida Department of Education and F.S. 1002.42
Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more information.
Non-standard and non-high school graduates and students who do not fall into one of the categories previously listed, including students who receive a regular Certificate of Completion or a Special Diploma, may not take college credit or college developmental courses. These students may register for a career and technical certificate that does not require a standard high school diploma for admission and are not eligible for financial aid. Refer to the Programs and Admission Requirements section in this catalog.
Students pursuing a degree in a limited access program should check the requirements specific to the program. In addition to completing the Application for Admission to the College, students must complete a separate application to the program and pay appropriate fees. Students will not be placed under the limited access degree until they are accepted into the program.
Student has not previously attended another college or university.
Student is transferring credits from another college but does not have an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
Student earned an A.A., A.S., or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and is now seeking a degree or certificate from EFSC.
Student is currently enrolled in a college degree program at another institution and will transfer courses taken at EFSC back to the student's primary institution.
Student who applied to EFSC one or more years ago and has not completed a course in the past year.
Student is not seeking a degree or certificate and is taking courses for personal enrichment or job skill improvements only.
Student earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree, or higher, from a regionally accredited institution. Additional admission requirements may apply based on program.
EFSC’s Dual Enrollment Program enables qualified public, private, and home school students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and in grades 6-9 by exception to enroll in selected college courses while earning a high school diploma. Dual enrollment candidates must:
The College will provide student support programs, services, and activities consistent with the mission that are intended to promote student learning and enhance the development of the students, including off-campus instructional sites. The International Student Services Office will process all applications for students who are not a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
International students seeking a degree must provide the following for admission to EFSC:
Refer to the Admission section for details on general admission policies that apply to all students.
Upon acceptance to the college, all students seeking a college credit degree or certificate must submit one of the following to satisfy the placement test requirement:
The health insurance requirement can be met in one of two ways:
Students who have completed college level coursework in other countries are not required to submit international transcripts. However, in order for international postsecondary studies to be considered for transfer credit, students must submit an original course-by-course evaluation completed by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or other College-approved organization.
Upon receipt of an evaluation from an approved organization, EFSC will review the college coursework to determine appropriate transfer credits based on the student’s selected program of study at EFSC.
An International student currently enrolled in a college degree program at another school who will transfer courses taken at EFSC back to his or her home institution must provide the following for admission to EFSC. Attendance at EFSC is on a term-by-term basis.
Students on an F-1 visa are required to maintain the United States federal regulations that govern international students in the United States. Failure to do so will result in a visa termination.
Students are responsible for learning and complying with the terms and conditions of their F-1 or M-1 immigration status. Failing to comply is deemed a violation of immigration status and may have serious consequences to the ability to remain in or return to the United States. During the fall and spring terms, F-1 and M-1 students are required to enroll full time. Summer terms are considered optional and thus enrollment is not required unless it is the student’s first or last semester. Full time enrollment is defined as follows:
| Term | Required Credits | Online Course Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 12 credits | 3 online credits allowed |
| Spring | 12 credits | 3 online credits allowed |
| Summer 12 wk session A | 9 credits | 3 online credits allowed |
| Summer 8 wk session C or 6 wk session B, D | 6 credits | 3 online credits allowed |
During their final semester (including Summer semester), students must enroll in at least a 1 credit hour, face-to-face course (entire enrollment cannot be online).
Students should not withdraw from classes without prior approval from an International Student Services Advisor.
Course Drop: Students may complete a drop online via Titan web or complete the Registration Worksheet and submit it to their International Student Services Advisor. Dropping a course must be done on or before the Last Day to Drop published in the online Academic Calendar.
Students may withdraw from a course after receiving approval from an International Student Services Advisor. Students must maintain full-time status as required by their current term – Fall, Spring, Summer.
After meeting with their International Advisor, students may withdraw online via Titan web on or before the withdrawal date published in the online Academic Calendar.
Please note: Dropping or withdrawing a course must be completed per above. “Walking away” from a course, without officially dropping or withdrawing, may adversely affect the student’s transcript, academic standing, and/or visa status.
The six-level Intensive English Program is designed for non-native speakers of English who desire to improve their language skills to enroll in college level courses. The program includes 18 hours per week of classroom instruction in all areas of the English language including: Reading, Listening and Speaking, Grammar, Writing, Voice & Speech Improvement, TOEFL test preparation courses.
A Florida “resident for tuition purposes” is a person who has, or a dependent person whose parent or legal guardian has, established and maintained legal residency in Florida for at least twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is sought. Statute allows a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, and eligible aliens as defined in Florida Residency Guidelines Appendix C to be classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. Final residency determination is based on Florida state guidelines.
A student's residency classification is determined at the time of admission to EFSC, in accordance with F.S. 1009.21. A minimum of two pieces of acceptable documentation must be submitted with a completed Florida Residency Declaration for Tuition Purposes. The declaration and all documentary evidence must be submitted by the last day to drop classes and have fees adjusted for the term in which the student is seeking in-state tuition.
The guidelines on Florida residency can be found here.
Students may petition to reclassify their status after having their legal domicile in the state of Florida for 12 months. The student must submit the Florida Residency Declaration for Tuition Purpose form along with current documentation that supports permanent legal residency in this state for 12 consecutive months.
A student may become eligible for reclassification by presenting a minimum of three clear and convincing documents as evidence, one of which must be from Section A /First Tier Documents, to the Campus Admissions and Records Office by the Last Day to Drop and have fees adjusted for the term in which reclassification is requested. For documentation to be “clear and convincing” it must be credible, trustworthy, and sufficient to persuade the College that the student or, if that student is a dependent, his or her parent, or legal guardian, has established legal residency in Florida that is not solely for the purpose of pursuing an education and has relinquished residency in any other state for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to classification. The Collegewide Residency Committee will render the final decision.
It is important to understand that living or attending school in Florida is not tantamount to establishing a legal residence for tuition purposes. Maintaining a legal residence in Florida requires substantial physical presence as a condition. Eligibility depends on the extent to which the Florida resident maintains Florida legal ties and does not retain or establish ties with another state.
Students may be eligible for a waiver of out-of-state tuition if they qualify for one of the following exceptions. Documentation appropriate to the particular exception will be required. Other exceptions exist; these are the most common.
Independent or dependent status determines whether the student has to submit his/her own documentation of residency (as an independent) or his/her parent's or legal guardian's documentation of residency (as a dependent).
A student who meets any one of the following criteria shall be classified as an independent student for the determination of residency for tuition purposes:
All other students who do not meet the above definition of an independent student shall be classified as dependent students for the determination of residency for tuition purposes.
If an applicant qualifies for a statutory residency exception or qualification, then appropriate documentation must be submitted to evidence entitlement to that exception or qualification. Such evidence is generally specific to the type of residency exception or qualification being claimed by the applicant.
If an applicant does not qualify for a statutory residency exception or qualification they will have to submit documentation that they (or a parent or legal guardian, if a dependent) have been a Florida resident for at least 12 months prior to the first day of classes for which the student is enrolling. At least two of the following documents must be submitted, with dates that evidence the 12-month qualifying period. At least one of the documents must be from Section A/ First Tier. As some evidence is more persuasive than others, more than two may be requested. No single piece of documentation will be considered conclusive. Additionally, there must be an absence of information that contradicts the applicant's claim of residency.
Examples of Unacceptable Residency Documents
| Passport | Hunting/Fishing License |
| Birth Certificate | Shopping/Rental Club Card |
| Social Security Card | Library Card |
| Insurance Card | Florida Concealed Weapons Permit |
| Bank Statements |