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The Early College Program at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) allows qualified high school students to enroll in selected college courses to satisfy high school graduation requirements and the associate degree. In accordance with s. 1009.25, F.S., the College does not charge dual enrollment, early admission and accelerated dual enrollment students tuition and certain fees.

Enrollment Process Deadlines

The enrollment process is a multi-step process that takes several weeks to complete.

DEADLINES
Spring:  December 1
Summer/ Fall: May 15

Early College Students must provide their application, qualifying test scores, Early College contract, orientation, and registration by the published deadline. No exceptions after the deadlines.


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Early College Program Options 

Dual Enrollment enables qualified public, private, and home education students to enroll in selected college credit courses offered by SCF. Credits earned count toward both a college degree and a high school diploma. Students may enroll in up to 11 credit hours per semester in Fall and Spring and up to 6 credit hours during Summer.

Early Admission is a form of dual enrollment that enables qualified 12th grade high school students to spend their senior year enrolled at SCF. Students accepted for Early Admission take all their classes at SCF and must register for at least four classes totaling 12-15 credit hours per semester for Fall and Spring and up to 6 credit hours for Summer. Credits count toward a high school diploma and an associate degree.

Accelerated Dual Enrollment is open to Sarasota and Manatee public high school students only. The Accelerated Dual Enrollment program allows qualified rising juniors to gain college credit and high school credit by attending SCF full-time. The students will continue full-time at SCF as seniors and are on track to graduate with their high school diploma and potentially an AA degree from SCF. Students accepted for Accelerated Dual Enrollment must register for at least four classes totaling 12-15 credit hours per semester each Fall and Spring and up to 6 credit hours for Summer between junior and senior year. Please note, students must begin this program during the fall semester of their junior year.


How to Enroll

Public School Students

 

Complete the Early College Application. After the application is processed the student will receive a welcome email with their SCF credentials. If you are a continuing Early College student, you will not be required to complete a new application. Applications are valid for three semesters. If you have taken classes as a non-degree student you will be required to complete a new Early College application and contract.

Once you have access to your SCF email, it is important that you check it regularly. College communications will be sent to your SCF student email, not your personal email. In addition, you must use your SCF email when communicating with Early College and other SCF departments. You can get to your SCF email by logging into MySCF and clicking on the email link located next to your name and above your Student Profile.

Students must submit official college placement scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics to enroll in college credit courses. Approved tests include the ACT, SAT, and PERT (Florida’s Postsecondary Education Readiness Test). Scores may not be more than 24 months old. PERT testing for Early College purposes may be taken only once per term and no more than twice per calendar year.

Please note, test scores (other than the PERT) may take 2-4 weeks to be received and processed.

  • High School Counselors must send PERT scores from the SIS to registrar@scf.edu.
  • Students must request SAT scores from CollegeBoard.org.
  • Students must request ACT scores from ACT.org.
  • SCF’s school code for ACT is 0741 and SAT is 5427. Students can use this to ensure scores/transcripts are sent directly to SCF.
  • Students must request Accuplacer scores from Accuplacer.collegeboard.org. Please send Accuplacer scores to Bradentontesting@scf.edu.
  • Students must schedule a PERT testing appointment by visiting SCF.edu/Testing.
  • Please note, if you plan to test in SCF’s Assessment and Testing Center, be sure to plan accordingly. Scores take at least 3 business days to post, and seating is limited.

Qualifying Test Scores:

Exam Type PERT ACT Digital SAT SAT Accuplacer CLT
Reading   106   19   490   24   256   38
(sum of reading and writing must equal 38)
Writing   103   17   490   25   253   38
(sum of reading and writing must equal 38)
Math   114   19   480   24   261   16

Additional information: Students may also request AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP scores be sent to registrar@scf.edu. Scores must be sent through the testing organization and do not take the place of submitting qualifying test scores.

An Early College application must be submitted before completing the Early College Contract. Log in credentials (provided in the Welcome Email) and a valid parent email are required to complete the contract.

The Early College Contract can only be accessed from September 1st through December 1st and February 1st through May 15th.

Complete Early College Contract

Students are responsible for initiating the Early College Contract. Students will complete the following as part of the Early College Contract:

  1. Select the Early College Program (Dual Enrollment, Early Admission, Accelerated Dual Enrollment).
  2. Select an Early College Pathway (Business, General, STEM). Pathways determine which courses students can take. Pathways can be changed by submitting a new Early College Contract during dates listed above.
  3. Read and acknowledge the SCF Articulation Agreement. Students are responsible for understanding the information, policies, and procedures in this document.

Once students submit the Early College Contract, the parent/guardian and high school counselor (if applicable) will receive an email with instructions to approve the student’s contract.

Please note:

  • Students may check the status of their contract by visiting the MySCF portal.
  • Contract holds will not be lifted until qualifying test scores are received.
  • Contracts may take up to 48 business hours to be processed once all parties have submitted their approval.

This is required for new students only. The link to complete the online orientation is included in the welcome email. Be sure to complete the orientation acknowledgement.

If you need any assistance with the welcome email or online orientation, please contact admissions at admissions@scf.edu or 941-752-5050.

When registering for courses, please be aware of the campus location, start and end dates, and the method of instruction. It is highly recommended that students register for full-term courses. View the document below for helpful information.

How to Register

Upon satisfactory completion of the previous steps, registration will be available to students through the MYSCF portal. Students may register only for courses that are listed on their chosen pathway and have been approved by their high school counselor. It is highly recommended that students register for full-term courses.

For assistance registering, please visit the Office of College and Career Success. If you plan to meet with an SCF success coach, be sure you know which high school requirements still need to be met. Your success coach can help you select courses that count toward the AA but will not advise you on courses needed to complete high school graduation requirements.

Once registered, students are required to submit their SCF schedule to their high school counselor. The high school counselor must also be notified of any changes made to the SCF schedule. Also, please use the document below to review the details of your schedule including when your classes start and end, where you classes are, and how your classes will be taught.

How to Read Your Schedule

Students should follow the instructions outlined below to obtain the required instructional materials for their approved courses. For a summary of these steps, please view the document below.

Early College Textbook Procedure Summary

  1. Continually monitor your SCF student email. You will receive important communications regarding instructional materials from the bookstore, Follett, and the office of Early College. Access to student email is also required for the activation and provisioning of digital materials.To access your SCF student email, log in to your MySCF student portal and click “EMAIL.” If you are having trouble logging in, contact helpdesk@scf.edu or 941-752-5357.
  2. Go to the Public Safety Office to pick up your SCF Student ID Card.
    Venice Campus Office- Building 500
    Bradenton Campus Office- Building 14
  3. Go to either campus store. Be sure to find a team member and identify yourself as an Early College student. Please note that online courses may require physical materials to be picked up at the SCF Bookstore. You can pick up your materials two weeks prior to the start of the upcoming term.
    Venice – Building 500
    Bradenton – Building 14
  4. Scan the QR code at the bookstore and enter your G00# to receive a list of your required textbooks. Early College students are required to choose the digital version of materials if available. The book list is in alphabetical order by author. The bookstore is also set up in alphabetical order by the author.
  5. Bring the materials and your student ID to check out at the register, identify yourself as an Early College student, and collect instructions on how to use access codes to activate digital materials. Early College students do not pay for instructional materials.
  6. Follow up with the bookstore if you add or drop classes.
  7. If you have any  issues with activating digital materials, contact the bookstore for assistance as soon as possible. You can email 1782mgr@follett.com or call 941-752-5080.

Please note: Many of your courses will have a digital platform where you will access your textbook, homework, quizzes, etc. Typically, there is a free trial. This free trial expires and does not take the place of your textbook.

Private School Students

 

Complete the Early College Application. After the application is processed the student will receive a welcome email with their SCF credentials. If you are a continuing Early College student, you will not be required to complete a new application. Applications are valid for three semesters. If you have taken classes as a non-degree student you will be required to complete a new Early College application and contract.

Once you have access to your SCF email, it is important that you check it regularly. College communications will be sent to your SCF student email, not your personal email. In addition, you must use your SCF email when communicating with Early College and other SCF departments. You can get to your SCF email by logging into MySCF and clicking on the email link located next to your name and above your Student Profile.

Students must submit official college placement scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics to enroll in college credit courses. Approved tests include the ACT, SAT, and PERT (Florida’s Postsecondary Education Readiness Test). Scores may not be more than 24 months old. PERT testing for Early College purposes may be taken only once per term and no more than twice per calendar year.

Please note, test scores (other than the PERT) may take 2-4 weeks to be received and processed.

  • Private School Counselors must send PERT scores from the SIS to registrar@scf.edu.
  • Students must request SAT scores from CollegeBoard.org.
  • Students must request ACT scores from ACT.org.
  • SCF’s school code for ACT is 0741 and SAT is 5427. Students can use this to ensure scores/transcripts are sent directly to SCF.
  • Students must request Accuplacer scores from Accuplacer.collegeboard.org. Please send Accuplacer scores to Bradentontesting@scf.edu.
  • Students must schedule a PERT testing appointment by visiting SCF.edu/Testing.
  • Please note, if you plan to test in SCF’s Assessment and Testing Center, be sure to plan accordingly. Scores take at least 3 business days to post, and seating is limited.

Qualifying Test Scores:

Exam Type PERT ACT Digital SAT SAT Accuplacer CLT
Reading   106   19   490   24   256   38
(sum of reading and writing must equal 38)
Writing   103   17   490   25   253   38
(sum of reading and writing must equal 38)
Math   114   19   480   24   261   16

Additional information: Students may also request AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP scores be sent to registrar@scf.edu. Scores must be sent through the testing organization and do not take the place of submitting qualifying test scores.

An Early College application must be submitted before completing the Early College Contract. Log in credentials (provided in the Welcome Email) and a valid parent email are required to complete the contract.

The Early College Contract can only be accessed from September 1st through December 1st and February 1st through May 15th.

Complete Early College Contract

Students are responsible for initiating the Early College Contract. Students will complete the following as part of the Early College Contract:

  1. Select the Early College Program (Dual Enrollment, Early Admission).
  2. Select an Early College Pathway (Business, General, STEM). Pathways determine which courses students can take. Pathways can be changed by submitting a new Early College Contract during dates listed above.
  3. Read and acknowledge the SCF Articulation Agreement. Students are responsible for understanding the information, policies, and procedures in this document.

Once students submit the Early College Contract, the parent/guardian and high school counselor (if applicable) will receive an email with instructions to approve the student’s contract.

Please note:

  • Students may check the status of their contract by visiting the MySCF portal.
  • Contract holds will not be lifted until qualifying test scores are received.
  • Contracts may take up to 48 business hours to be processed once all parties have submitted their approval.

This is required for new students only. The link to complete the online orientation is included in the welcome email. Be sure to complete the orientation acknowledgement.

If you need any assistance with the welcome email or online orientation, please contact admissions at admissions@scf.edu or 941-752-5050.

When registering for courses, please be aware of the campus location, start and end dates, and the method of instruction. It is highly recommended that students register for full-term courses. View the document below for helpful information.

How to Register

Upon satisfactory completion of the previous steps, registration will be available to students through the MYSCF portal. Students may register only for courses that are listed on their chosen pathway and have been approved by their high school counselor. It is highly recommended that students register for full-term courses.

For assistance registering, please visit the Office of College and Career Success. If you plan to meet with an SCF success coach, be sure you know which high school requirements still need to be met. Your success coach can help you select courses that count toward the AA but will not advise you on courses needed to complete high school graduation requirements.

Once registered, students are required to submit their SCF schedule to their high school counselor. The high school counselor must also be notified of any changes made to the SCF schedule. Also, please use the document below to review the details of your schedule including when your classes start and end, where you classes are, and how your classes will be taught.

How to Read Your Schedule

Students should follow the instructions outlined below to obtain the required instructional materials for their approved courses. For a summary of these steps, please view the document below.

Early College Textbook Procedure Summary

  1. Continually monitor your SCF student email. You will receive important communications regarding instructional materials from the bookstore, Follett, and the office of Early College. Access to student email is also required for the activation and provisioning of digital materials.To access your SCF student email, log in to your MySCF student portal and click “EMAIL.” If you are having trouble logging in, contact helpdesk@scf.edu or 941-752-5357.
  2. Go to the Public Safety Office to pick up your SCF Student ID Card.
    Venice Campus Office- Building 500
    Bradenton Campus Office- Building 14
  3. Go to either campus store. Be sure to find a team member and identify yourself as an Early College student. Please note that online courses may require physical materials to be picked up at the SCF Bookstore. You can pick up your materials two weeks prior to the start of the upcoming term.
    Venice – Building 500
    Bradenton – Building 14
  4. Scan the QR code at the bookstore and enter your G00# to receive a list of your required textbooks. Early College students are required to choose the digital version of materials if available.The book list is in alphabetical order by author. The bookstore is also set up in alphabetical order by the author.
  5. Bring the materials and your student ID to check out at the register, identify yourself as an Early College student, and collect instructions on how to use access codes to activate digital materials. Early College students do not pay for instructional materials.
  6. Follow up with the bookstore if you add or drop classes.
  7. If you have any  issues with activating digital materials, contact the bookstore for assistance as soon as possible. You can email 1782mgr@follett.com or call 941-752-5080.

Please note: Many of your courses will have a digital platform where you will access your textbook, homework, quizzes, etc. Typically, there is a free trial. This free trial expires and does not take the place of your textbook.

Homeschool/Personalized Education Plan (PEP) Students

Homeschool and Personalized Education Plan (PEP) students must reside in Manatee County or Sarasota County. Homeschool students must be registered with their respective county. PEP students must be registered with a Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) approved scholarship-funding organization (SFO).

Students can participate in dual enrollment for 9 consecutive semesters beginning with the start term selected on the Early College admissions application. The high school graduation date cannot be changed from the date entered on the original Early College admissions application.   

 

Complete the Early College Application. After the application is processed the student will receive a welcome email with their SCF credentials. If you are a continuing Early College student, you will not be required to complete a new application. Applications are valid for three semesters. If you have taken classes as a non-degree student you will be required to complete a new Early College application and contract.

Once you have access to your SCF email, it is important that you check it regularly. College communications will be sent to your SCF student email, not your personal email. In addition, you must use your SCF email when communicating with Early College and other SCF departments. You can get to your SCF email by logging into MySCF and clicking on the email link located next to your name and above your Student Profile.

Students must submit official college placement scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics to enroll in college credit courses. Approved tests include the ACT, SAT, and PERT (Florida’s Postsecondary Education Readiness Test). Scores may not be more than 24 months old. PERT testing for Early College purposes may be taken only once per term and no more than twice per calendar year.

Please note, test scores (other than the PERT) may take 2-4 weeks to be received and processed.

  • Students must request SAT scores from CollegeBoard.org.
  • Students must request ACT scores from ACT.org.
  • SCF’s school code for ACT is 0741 and SAT is 5427. Students can use this to ensure scores/transcripts are sent directly to SCF.
  • Students must request Accuplacer scores from Accuplacer.collegeboard.org. Please send Accuplacer scores to Bradentontesting@scf.edu.
  • Students must schedule a PERT testing appointment by visiting SCF.edu/Testing.
  • Please note, if you plan to test in SCF’s Assessment and Testing Center, be sure to plan accordingly. Scores take at least 3 business days to post, and seating is limited.

Qualifying Test Scores:

Exam Type PERT ACT Digital SAT SAT Accuplacer CLT
Reading   106   19   490   24   256   38
(sum of reading and writing must equal 38)
Writing   103   17   490   25   253   38
(sum of reading and writing must equal 38)
Math   114   19   480   24   261   16

Additional information: Students may also request AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP scores be sent to registrar@scf.edu. Scores must be sent through the testing organization and do not take the place of submitting qualifying test scores.

An Early College application must be submitted before completing the Early College Contract. Log in credentials (provided in the Welcome Email) and a valid parent email are required to complete the contract.

The Early College Contract can only be accessed from September 1st through December 1st and February 1st through May 15th.

Complete Early College Contract

Students are responsible for initiating the Early College Contract. Students will complete the following as part of the Early College Contract:

  1. Select the Early College Program (Dual Enrollment, Early Admission).
  2. Select an Early College Pathway (Business, General, STEM). Pathways determine which courses students can take. Pathways can be changed by submitting a new Early College Contract during dates listed above.
  3. Read and acknowledge the SCF Articulation Agreement. Students are responsible for understanding the information, policies, and procedures in this document.

Once students submit the Early College Contract, the parent/guardian and high school counselor (if applicable) will receive an email with instructions to approve the student’s contract.

Please note:

  • Students may check the status of their contract by visiting the MySCF portal.
  • Contract holds will not be lifted until qualifying test scores are received.
  • Contracts may take up to 48 business hours to be processed once all parties have submitted their approval.
  • Students planning to transition to a Public high school must be enrolled in their chosen Public high school and must have an approved contract from the Public high school prior to the deadline. Students cannot transition from Homeschool to Public School without an approved contract from the Public high school.

This is required for new students only. The link to complete the online orientation is included in the welcome email. Be sure to complete the orientation acknowledgement.

If you need any assistance with the welcome email or online orientation, please contact admissions at admissions@scf.edu or 941-752-5050.

Homeschool students must submit a county verification letter from their respective counties (Sarasota county or Manatee county) each year. This letter is required to register. No exceptions. Please email the county verification letter to earlycollege@scf.edu.

PEP students must be registered with a Scholarship Funding Organization (SFO). Please log into your dashboard and email a screenshot of your award details to earlycollege@scf.edu. This screenshot is required to register. No exceptions.

When registering for courses, please be aware of the campus location, start and end dates, and the method of instruction. It is highly recommended that students register for full-term courses. View the document below for helpful information.

How to Register

Upon satisfactory completion of the previous steps, registration will be available to students through the MYSCF portal. Students may register only for courses that are listed on their chosen pathway and have been approved by their high school counselor. It is highly recommended that students register for full-term courses.

Once registered, students are required to submit their SCF schedule to their high school counselor. The high school counselor must also be notified of any changes made to the SCF schedule. Also, please use the document below to review the details of your schedule including when your classes start and end, where you classes are, and how your classes will be taught.

How to Read Your Schedule

Students should follow the instructions outlined below to obtain the required instructional materials for their approved courses. For a summary of these steps, please view the document below.

Early College Textbook Procedure Summary

  1. Continually monitor your SCF student email. You will receive important communications regarding instructional materials from the bookstore, Follett, and the office of Early College. Access to student email is also required for the activation and provisioning of digital materials.

    To access your SCF student email, log in to your MySCF student portal and click “EMAIL.” If you are having trouble logging in, contact helpdesk@scf.edu or 941-752-5357.

  2. Go to the Public Safety Office to pick up your SCF Student ID Card.
    Venice Campus Office- Building 500
    Bradenton Campus Office- Building 14
  3.  Go to either campus store. Be sure to find a team member and identify yourself as an Early College student. Please note that online courses may require physical materials to be picked up at the SCF Bookstore. You can pick up your materials two weeks prior to the start of the upcoming term.
    Venice – Building 500
    Bradenton – Building 14
  4. Scan the QR code at the bookstore and enter your G00# to receive a list of your required textbooks. Early College students are required to choose the digital version of materials if available.

    The book list is in alphabetical order by author. The bookstore is also set up in alphabetical order by the author.

  5. Bring the materials and your student ID to check out at the register, identify yourself as an Early College student, and collect instructions on how to use access codes to activate digital materials. Early College students do not pay for instructional materials.
  6. Follow up with the bookstore if you add or drop classes.
  7. If you have any  issues with activating digital materials, contact the bookstore for assistance as soon as possible. You can email 1782mgr@follett.com or call 941-752-5080.

Please note: Many of your courses will have a digital platform where you will access your textbook, homework, quizzes, etc. Typically, there is a free trial. This free trial expires and does not take the place of your textbook.


FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early College?

The Early College Programs, (Dual Enrollment/Early Admission/ Accelerated Dual Enrollment) at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), allow qualified high school students to enroll in selected college courses to satisfy high school graduation requirements and the associate degree. Students interested in an Early College program should initiate the enrollment process with their high school counselor and/or home school liaison, as high school graduation requirements must be verified prior to registration. Most college costs are waived.

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual Enrollment enables qualified public, private, homeschool, and PEP students to enroll in selected college credit courses offered by SCF. Credits earned count toward both a college degree and a high school diploma. Students may enroll in up to 11 credit hours per semester in Fall and Spring and up to 6 credit hours during Summer.

What Is Early Admission?

Early Admission is a form of dual enrollment wherein qualified public, private, homeschool, and PEP senior students enroll at SCF on a full-time basis not to exceed 15 credit hours for Fall and Spring and up to 6 credit hours during the Summer. Students must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours.

What are the qualifications?

Qualified students must meet the following criteria:
• 3.0 unweighted high school GPA (Dual Enrollment/ Early Admission), 3.3 unweighted high school GPA (Accelerated Dual Enrollment).
• Qualifying placement test scores in Reading and Writing and/or Math.
• Approval of high school counselor or home school liaison.
• Parent/guardian approval.
• Enrolled in a school or organization that has a formal Articulation Agreement with SCF for the Early College Program.

Students who earn less than a “C” in a course or withdraw or are withdrawn from a course will not be eligible to participate in the following dual enrollment semester.

All Early College Documentation Must be Submitted by:
• Spring Deadline – December 1st
• Summer/ Fall Deadline – May 15th
**No exceptions after the deadline

Required Documentation:
• Early College Application
• Qualifying test scores
• Early College Contract
• Online Orientation
• County Letter (homeschool only)
• PEP Verification (PEP students only)
• Registration

What Is Accelerated Dual Enrollment?

The Accelerated Dual Enrollment Program (ADE) is a form of dual enrollment through which eligible public high school students in grades 11 and 12 enroll at SCF on a full-time basis. This accelerated option allows the student to concurrently complete high school and college credits by attending classes at SCF. This program provides students with the opportunity to simultaneously earn an Associate’s in Arts degree. This program is available to Manatee and Sarasota County public school students only.

ADE required materials:
• Completed Early College Application
• Passing scores in Reading and Writing, and Math within the last two years of application to the program. If taken at SCF, scores are not required to be submitted. Scores must be submitted at the time of application.
• Successfully completed high school English I, English II, Algebra I and passed Algebra I end-of course (EOC) or a comparative score on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (state assessment requirement), Geometry with passed EOC and passed Grade 10 ELA state assessment or ACT/SAT with concordant score.
• Strongly encouraged to have completed high school World History and HOPE prior to beginning the program.
• SCF Online Orientation. Link can be found in the welcome email provided by SCF.
• Early College Contract on file with SCF.

Are the Early College programs right for everyone?

Not necessarily. The Early College programs provide an opportunity to take challenging courses in an accelerated environment. Students who successfully complete Early College program courses will save time toward their college degree. However, the amount of work necessary to succeed in college level courses may be much greater than in high school courses. In addition, Early College program courses become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript and will impact eligibility for financial aid and admission to other postsecondary institutions. Students should consider future plans when deciding if Early College is right for them.

Where do I get my parking decal and student ID?

Students must bring a photo ID and student ID (G#) to obtain a parking decal and SCF student ID card. Bradenton 941-752-5550 Bldg. 14, Rm 127 – Venice 941-408-1550 Bldg. 500, Rm 504 – Lakewood Ranch 941-363-7155 Bldg. 2 MTSC, Rm 105