Non-Degree Seeking Student
Non-degree seeking students wish to take a course(s) at SCF without plans to earn a degree. Non-degree students are not eligible to receive financial aid. Please note: if you would like to change your status to degree-seeking in the future, you will be required to re-apply to SCF as a degree-seeking student.
Ready to enroll?
1. APPLY HERE
In order to complete your application, the following items need to be submitted to the Admissions Office:
- Completed residency information and documentation for Florida in-state tuition (www.scf.edu/residency)
- Official transcript(s) from each previously attended college/university (as needed to prove course pre-requisites)
E-mail: admissions@scf.edu
Phone: 941-752-5050 or 941-408-1300 (65050)
Fax: 941-727-6380
2. TEST
Non-degree seeking students wishing to register for a course that requires an English or math prerequisite, who have not completed English and/or math at another institution, are required to take the SCF Placement Test.
• Make an appointment online to take the SCF Placement Test at www.scf.edu/testing.
Practice for the Placement Test online at www.scf.edu/practicetest.
OR
• Submit ACT or SAT scores, taken within the past (2) years to the Educational Records Office.
Phone: 941-752-5238 or 941-408-1540
3. REGISTRATION
Non-degree seeking students may register for classes online at www.scf.edu/scfconnect
4. PAY
Pay your tuition and fees: online in SCF connect, in person, by phone, or by mail.
Follow this link to check tuition due dates and fees www.scf.edu/StudentServices/Tuition/default.asp
Phone: 941-752-5370 or 941-408-1522
5. PREPARE
Get your SCF ID card and parking decal at the Public Safety Office in the Student Union on either the Bradenton or Venice campus.
Purchase your books at the Campus store.
Website: www.scf.edu/bookstore
Enjoy your classes at SCF!

