(Bradenton, Fla., June 18, 2025) — Fall 2025 registration is now open for new and returning students at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Classes run from August 11 to December 4 at SCF Bradenton, SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Venice and online. Students can earn two-year associate degrees, four-year bachelor’s degrees, and for-credit and non-credit workforce certificates in less than one year. SCF offers significantly lower costs than universities, smaller class sizes, flexible schedules, expert faculty, financial aid, extracurricular activities and support services to prepare students for admission, graduation, career start, job skills development or further higher education.

SCF provides flexible course delivery, including:

• Go Live with SCF Online – Live video instruction for real-time learning.
• Flex Start – 12-week, eight-week, five-week and six-week accelerated classes.

SCF’s associate in arts degree credits are transferable to any Florida university. Through SCF’s pathways partnerships with select Florida universities, students can begin their higher education journey at SCF and be guided through a smooth university transfer.

Students can apply for grants, scholarships, loans, part-time employment and payment plans to assist with financing. Recreational and academic clubs, veteran services, athletics, performing arts and other student life activities are offered for student connection, enjoyment and enrichment. Tutoring, career coaching, internships, office hours, counseling and other support services are available to help students address challenges, maintain well-being, and stay on track with classes, graduation and career goals. 

Existing students can register at My.SCF.edu, and new students should apply at SCF.edu/Admissions. Submit the enrollment form, call 941-752-5050, text 941-304-5443 or email Admissions@SCF.edu for more information or questions about admissions.