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Scholar Diploma Designation State University System (SUS)
of
to
In addition the requirements section (s.) Admission into Florida’s public universities is competitive.
1003.4282, Florida Statutes (F.S.), a student must satisfy Prospective students should complete a rigorous course of
the following requirements (per. s. 1003.4285, F.S.): study in high school and apply to more than one university
• Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 or an equally rigorous to increase their chance for acceptance. To qualify to enter
course one of Florida’s public universities, a first-time-in-college
• Pass the Geometry EOC student must meet the following minimum requirements
• Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally (credit earned by industry certification does not count for
rigorous mathematics course SUS admission):
• Pass the Biology 1 EOC* • High school graduation with a standard diploma, a
• Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics minimum of a 2.5 GPA, and admission test scores
• Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous meeting minimum college-ready test scores per
to Chemistry or Physics Board of Governors (BOG) Regulation 6.008
• Pass the U.S. History EOC* • 16 credits of approved college preparatory academic
• Earn 2 credits in the same World Language courses per BOG Regulation 6.002
• Earn at least 1 credit in an AP, IB, AICE or a dual • 4 English (3 with substantial writing)
enrollment course • 4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above)
*A student is exempt from the Biology 1 or U.S. History • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
EOC assessment if the student is enrolled in an AP, IB or • 3 Social Science
AICE Biology 1 or U.S. History course; takes the • 2 World Language (sequential, in the same language
respective AP, IB or AICE assessment; and earns the or other equivalents)
minimum score to earn college credit. • 2 approved electives
Merit Diploma Designation State University System of Florida
• Meet the standard high school diploma requirements The Florida College System
• Attain one or more industry certifications from the The 28 colleges of the Florida College System serve nearly
list established (per s. 1003.492, F.S.) 800,000 students. Colleges offer affordable and stackable
workforce credentials including certificate programs, associate
What are the additional graduation options for students in science degrees and associate in arts degrees, which
with disabilities ? transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Many colleges also
Two additional options are available only to students offer workforce bachelor’s degree programs in areas of high
with disabilities. Both allow students to substitute a CTE demand. All Florida College System institutions have open-
course with related content for one credit in ELA 4, door
admissions for students who earned a standard high
mathematics, science and social studies (excluding school diploma or an equivalent diploma or successfully
Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1 and U.S. History). The earned collegecredit.
two options are as follows: Florida College System
• Students with significant cognitive disabilities may
earn credits via access courses and be assessed via Career and Technical Colleges and Centers
an alternate assessment. Florida also offers students 49 accredited career and
• Students who choose the academic and technical colleges or centers throughout the state, which
employment option must earn at least 0.5 credit provide the education and certification necessary to work
via paid employment. in a particular career or technical field. Programs are flexible
for students and provide industry-specific education and
What is the CAP? training for a wide variety of occupations.
The CAP allows a student to earn high school credit Career and Technical Education Directors
if the student passes an AP examination, a College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) or a statewide
course assessment without enrollment in the course. Where is information on financial aid located?
The courses include: The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Student
• Algebra 1 • Geometry Financial Assistance administers a variety of postsecondary
• Biology 1 • U.S. History educational state-funded grants and scholarships.
Office of Student Financial Assistance
August 2020
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