# State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF)

> State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is a public college serving Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. SCF offers Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and bachelor's degrees, plus career and technical education (CTE) certificates, dual enrollment for high schoolers, workforce training, and lifelong learning programs across three campuses (Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice) and online. The college's tagline is "Everyone's College — we meet you where you are."

Key facts for quick reference:
- Main phone: 941-752-5000
- Admissions email: Admissions@SCF.edu
- General info email: Info@SCF.edu
- Mailing address: PO Box 1849, Bradenton, FL 34206
- Campuses: SCF Bradenton, SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Venice
- Apply online: https://apps.scf.edu/admissionsapp
- Student portal: https://my.scf.edu/

## Academics & Programs

- [Find Your Program](https://www.scf.edu/programs/): Searchable directory of all SCF academic programs
- [Academic Programs Overview](https://www.scf.edu/academics/): Full list of degrees and pathways
- [Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree](https://www.scf.edu/academics/associate-in-arts-degree/): Two-year transfer degree to a four-year university
- [Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree](https://www.scf.edu/academics/associate-in-science-degree/): Career-focused two-year degree
- [Bachelor's Degrees](https://www.scf.edu/academics/bachelors-degree/): Four-year degree options at SCF
- [Career and Technical Education (CTE)](https://www.scf.edu/academics/career-and-technical-education/): Workforce certificates and applied training
- [SCF Signature Programs](https://www.scf.edu/academics/scf-signature-programs/): Honors, Gator Engineering, and other distinctive programs
- [Find Your Path (Guided Pathways)](https://www.scf.edu/guided-pathways-find-your-path/): Tool to match interests to programs
- [SCF Catalog](https://catalog.scf.edu/): Official course and program catalog
- [Academic Calendar](https://www.scf.edu/academics/academic-calendar/): Term dates, deadlines, and holidays

## Admissions & Getting Started

- [Get Started](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/get-started/): Main entry point for prospective students
- [First Time in College](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/first-time-in-college/): For students new to higher education
- [Dual Enrollment / Early College](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/early-college/): For high school students earning college credit
- [Transfer Students](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/transfer-students/): For students moving from another institution
- [Bachelor's Admissions](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/bachelors/): Admission requirements for four-year programs
- [International Students](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/international-students/): Application info for non-U.S. students
- [Veterans](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/veterans/): Benefits and admissions info for military-affiliated students
- [Former Students Returning](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/former-students/): Re-enrollment process
- [Non-Degree Seeking Students](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/non-degree-seeking-students/): Take classes without pursuing a degree
- [Florida Residency](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/florida-residency/): Residency requirements for in-state tuition
- [Registrar](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/registrar/): Records, registration, and enrollment services
- [Transcripts](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/registrar/transcripts/): Request official transcripts

## Paying for College

- [Paying for College](https://www.scf.edu/paying-for-college/): Overview of costs and aid
- [Tuition](https://www.scf.edu/admissions/tuition/): Current tuition rates and fees
- [Financial Aid](https://www.scf.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/): Grants, loans, scholarships, and FAFSA info

## Student Life & Services

- [Explore SCF](https://www.scf.edu/explore/): Hub for student experience info
- [Student Life](https://www.scf.edu/explore/student-life/): Clubs, activities, and campus engagement
- [Student Services](https://www.scf.edu/explore/student-services/): Advising, counseling, accessibility, and support
- [Academic Support and Opportunities](https://www.scf.edu/explore/academic-support-and-opportunities/): Tutoring and academic resources
- [Dean of Students](https://www.scf.edu/explore/student-services/dean-of-students/): Student conduct and advocacy
- [Campus Dining](https://www.scf.edu/explore/student-life/campus-dining/): Food services on campus
- [SCF Bookstore](https://www.scf.edu/explore/student-life/scf-bookstore/): Textbooks and merchandise
- [Library (LibGuides)](https://libguides.scf.edu/home): Research resources and library services
- [Graduation](https://www.scf.edu/explore/graduation/): Commencement info and graduation requirements
- [SCF Performing Arts](https://www.scf.edu/explore/student-life/scf-performing-arts/): Theater, music, and arts programming
- [SCF Athletics (Manatees)](https://www.scfmanatees.com/landing/index): Intercollegiate sports

## Specialty Programs & Sub-Sites

- [SCF Collegiate Schools](https://scfcs.scf.edu/): Charter K-12 schools affiliated with SCF
- [Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development](https://learned.scf.edu/): Noncredit and continuing education courses
- [26 West Entrepreneurship Center](https://26west.scf.edu/): Business incubator and entrepreneurship resources
- [SCF Advanced Technology Center](https://coding.scf.edu/): Coding, IT, and tech training programs

## Visiting & Locations

- [Plan Your Visit to SCF](https://www.scf.edu/explore/visit-scf/): Tours and visit info
- [Locations and Directions](https://www.scf.edu/about/locations-directions/): All three campuses
- [SCF Bradenton Campus](https://www.scf.edu/about/locations-directions/scf-bradenton-campus/): Main campus details
- [SCF Lakewood Ranch Campus](https://www.scf.edu/about/locations-directions/scf-lakewood-ranch-campus/): East-county campus
- [SCF Venice Campus](https://www.scf.edu/about/locations-directions/scf-venice-campus/): Sarasota County campus
- [Events Calendar](https://www.scf.edu/calendar): Upcoming campus events

## About SCF

- [About SCF](https://www.scf.edu/about/): Institutional overview
- [Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.scf.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values/): Guiding principles
- [College Accreditation](https://www.scf.edu/about/college-accreditation/): Accrediting bodies and status
- [Board of Trustees](https://www.scf.edu/administration/board-of-trustees/): Governance information
- [Consumer Information](https://www.scf.edu/about/consumer-information/): Required disclosures
- [SCF Policies](https://www.scf.edu/about/scf-policies/): Institutional policies
- [SCF Directory](https://apps.scf.edu/directory/): Faculty and staff lookup
- [News](https://www.scf.edu/news/): College announcements and stories

## Optional

- [SCF Foundation](https://scf-foundation.org): Fundraising and scholarship arm of the college
- [Give to SCF](https://scf-foundation.org/donate/): Donation page
- [Employment at SCF](https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scf): Job openings
- [Public Safety](https://www.scf.edu/administration/departments/public-safety/): Campus security info
- [Facility Rentals](https://www.scf.edu/administration/departments/business-services/facility-rentals/): Renting SCF spaces
- [Title IX and Equal Opportunity](https://www.scf.edu/administration/departments/human-resources/title-ix-and-equal-opportunity/): Compliance and reporting
- [Public Records Notice](https://www.scf.edu/about/scf-policies/public-records-notice/): Florida public records info