Steps to get started:

1. Select your program/degree

   Contact the SFSC University Center to obtain information on the various programs or the program of your choice. After you have reviewed the information and would like to meet with someone to pursue admissions, etc., call, e-mail or stop by the SFSC University Center. We will direct you to an advisor from one of our partnering schools. The advisor will be able to answer your questions about their programs, prerequisites, admissions standards, transcripts, and tuition.

2. Apply for admission

   Apply to the school of your choice (from the list below). You are eligible to become a SFSC University Center student after you have completed your A.A. or A.S. degree or have completed the equivalency of your freshman and sophomore year of college. Applications may be completed online (click appropriate link from within selected school list below), or pick up a hard copy application form at the SFSC University Center.

   You must meet the admission requirements of the partner school, which becomes your home campus while you are attending classes at the SFSC University Center. The courses for your degree program will be taught at the SFSC University Center at the Highlands Campus, or may be offered through distance learning via the Web or two-way interactive TV.

3. Apply for financial aid

   Students interested in receiving grants, loans, or other financial aid must complete the FAFSA. Contact the Office of Financial Aid through the home campus. Phone numbers and Web sites are listed below.

   Florida State University	850-644-0539
   Hodges University	866-259-5482
   University of Florida	352-392-1275
   University of South Florida	813-974-4700
   Webber International University	863-638-2955

4. Register for classes

   Each partner institution has its own specific registration process. The SFSC University Center will direct you to the program advisor who will assist you with registering for classes and paying your fees.

   The tuition and fees to attend the partnership institution is the same as the cost of attending the home campus in most instances. Some colleges or universities may offer a tuition discount. Check with the program advisor to find out.

5. Attend class

   Classes are offered primarily in the evenings, which cater to students who have commitments during the day. However, some programs that meet as a cohort group may require some day time and/or weekend attendance. Your program advisor will explain these requirements before you enter the program. Most SFSC University Center classes meet on the Highlands Campus, located at 600 West College Drive, Avon Park, Fla.

   Note: The Organizational Management Program meets at the Hardee Campus in Bowling Green, Fla., on U.S. Highway 17 North.