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Early College programs enable qualified high school students to enroll in selected college courses to satisfy high school graduation requirements and the associate degree. Programs include Dual Enrollment (DE), Early Admissions (EA) and Accelerated Dual Enrollment (ADE).

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Early College Application

Early College Contract

Correction to Early College Application

Early College Flyer

Important Information for Students and Parents

Early College Pathways:

2024-2025 Early College General Pathway

2024-2025 Early College STEM Pathway

2024-2025 Early College Business Pathway

More Information:

Early College Test Scores Requirements

Placement Chart CLT and Digital SAT

Placement Chart SAT ACT PERT Accuplacer

SCF Homeschool Articulation Agreement

Florida Statute 1007.271– Dual Enrollment Programs

Florida Statute 1009.25 – Fee Exemptions

Florida Department of Education – Dual Enrollment

FERPA

Academic Calendar

Early College FAQs (PDF Version)

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Early College

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

  • High School Counselors must send PERT scores from the SIS to registrar@scf.edu
  • Students must request SAT and AP scores from CollegeBoard.org
  • Students must request ACT scores from ACT.org
  • Students must request AICE scores from cambridgeinternational.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.
  • Please note, SAT/ACT/AP/AICE scores may take 2-4 weeks to be received and processed
  • Students must schedule a PERT testing appointment by visiting SCF.edu/Testing.
  • Please choose Dual Enrollment/High School/Collegiate School Placement Testing.
  • Please note, If you plan to test in SCF’s Testing and Assessment Center, be sure to schedule your test at least 24 hours prior to the posted deadline. Scores take at least 24 hours 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
Writing   103   17   490   25   253   38
Math   114   19   480   24   261   16

Complete Early College Contract

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.

Students may check the status of their contract by visiting the My.SCF.edu 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.

The link to complete online orientation is included in the welcome email. *May take up to 48 business hours to process once completed.(Required for new students only)

Upon satisfactory completion of the previous steps, registration will be available to students through the MYSCF portal. Students may register only for courses that have been approved within your chosen pathway.

For information on degree pathways that apply to your interests, please see the Early College Resources Page.

For assistance choosing coursework, please contact the Office of College and Career Success to make an appointment with your Success Coach or email collegeandcareersuccess@scf.edu.

How to Register

Please make sure to utilize the “Advanced Search” option to filter the schedule for full term classes.

Public school students should follow instructions provided by their high school to obtain textbooks for their approved courses.

Summer semester: Students should monitor their SCF email for information regarding instructional materials.

Please Note: Making changes to your schedule after the deadline may result in a delay in receiving your instructional materials.

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.

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.

  • Private School Counselors must send PERT scores from the SIS to registrar@scf.edu
  • Students must request SAT and AP 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.
  • Please note, SAT/ACT scores may take 2-4 weeks to be received and processed*
  • Students must schedule a PERT testing appointment by lisiting www.scf.edu/testing.
  • Please choose Dual Enrollment/High School/Collegiate School Placement Testing.
  • If you plan to test in SCF’s Testing and Assessment Center, be sure to schedule your test at least 24 hours prior to the posted deadline. Scores take at least 24 hours 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
Writing   103   17   490   25   253   38
Math   114   19   480   24   261   16

 Complete Early College Contract

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.

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 may check the status of their contract by visiting the My.SCF.edu 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.

The link to complete online orientation is included in the welcome email. *May take up to 48 business hours to process once completed.(Required for new students only)

Upon satisfactory completion of the previous steps, registration will be available to students through the MYSCF portal. Students may register only for courses that have been approved within your chosen pathway.

For information on degree pathways that apply to your interests, please see the Early College Resources Page.

For assistance choosing coursework, please contact the Office of College and Career Success to make an appointment with your Success Coach or email collegeandcareersuccess@scf.edu.

How to Register

Please make sure to utilize the “Advanced Search” option to filter the schedule for full term classes.

Please monitor your SCF email for information regarding instructional materials.

Please Note:

  • Making changes to your schedule after the deadline may result in a delay in receiving your instructional materials.
  • Private School Administrators: In order to maintain a timely submission process for students, a March 1st deadline is required for annual Articulation Agreements.

Home School Students

Sarasota County or Manatee County Home School students only

 

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.

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.

  • 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.
  • SAT/ACT scores may take 2-4 weeks to be received and processed
  • 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 schedule a PERT testing appointment by visiting www.scf.edu/testing. Please choose Dual Enrollment/High School/Collegiate School Placement Testing.
  • Please note, If you plan to test in SCF’s Testing and Assessment Center, be sure to schedule your test at least 24 hours prior to the posted deadline. Scores take at least 24 hours 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
Writing   103   17   490   25   253   38
Math   114   19   480   24   261   16

Complete Early College Contract

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.

Please note:

  • Students may check the status of their contract by visiting the My.SCF.edu 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.
  • Home School Articulation Agreement

Students may check the status of their contract by visiting the My.SCF.edu 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.

The link to complete online orientation is included in the welcome email. *May take up to 48 business hours to process once completed.(Required for new students only)

Students must submit a verification letter from their respective counties (Sarasota county or Manatee county) each year. This letter is required in order to register. No exceptions.

Please email the verification letter to earlycollege@scf.edu.

Upon satisfactory completion of the previous steps, registration will be available to students through the MYSCF portal. Students may register only for courses that have been approved within your chosen pathway.

For information on degree pathways that apply to your interests, please see the Early College Resources Page.

For assistance choosing coursework, please contact the Office of College and Career Success to make an appointment with your Success Coach or email collegeandcareersuccess@scf.edu.

How to Register

Please make sure to utilize the “Advanced Search” option to filter the schedule for full term classes.

Please monitor your SCF email for information regarding instructional materials.

Please Note: Making changes to your schedule after the deadline may result in a delay in receiving your instructional materials.

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 Early College (dual enrollment) courses 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 which 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, 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.
• Schedule & attend mandatory first semester class planning with an SCF academic advisor. This can be done by visiting www.scf.edu/advising/. Please ensure your qualifying test scores are on file with SCF before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

Are the Early College programs right for everyone?

Not necessarily. The Early College programs provided an opportunity to take challenging courses and accelerate educational opportunities. Students who successfully complete Early College (dual enrollment) 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 (dual enrollment) 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 taking Early College (dual enrollment) courses is right for their situation.

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