Class Fees and Dates

This is a limited-access program. Students must complete the Seminole State and Criminal Justice Institute application process before gaining acceptance into the program.

To be eligible for in-state fees, applicants must be a resident of the state of Florida for at least 12 months prior to registration. Contact Seminole State's Admissions Office for details.

In addition to tuition, estimated costs include, but are not limited to:

• Uniforms: $400* (law enforcement and corrections only)
• Books: $55*

* Fees are subject to change.

Law Enforcement Academy: Day Program

The day program is 18-20 weeks long (approximately 770 hours), Monday-Friday, from 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.

2009 Schedule (times may vary according to instructional guidelines)

• July 13-Dec. 8

2010 Schedule (times may vary according to instructional guidelines)

• February-July
• July-December

Law Enforcement Academy: Night Program

The night program is 29-31 weeks long, Monday-Thursday, from 4:45-10 p.m., and Saturday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

2009 Schedule (Times may vary according to instructional guidelines.)

• May 11-Nov. 6

2010 Schedule (Times may vary according to instructional guidelines.)

• January-July
• May-December

Selection for these academies takes place six to eight weeks before the first day of the academy. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified recruits.

Approximate Fees

• Applicant Process: $125* (an accumulation of costs; there is no application fee for this program)
• Tuition/Lab Fee (In-state Residents): $2,360*
• Tuition/Lab Fee (Out-of-state Residents): $7,650*
• Books: $55*
• Uniforms: $400*

* Fees are subject to change. Financial aid is accepted only for those students who qualify.

Corrections Academy

The corrections program lasts approximately 16 weeks, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Times vary according to instructional guidelines.

2009 Schedule (Times may vary according to instructional guidelines.)

• May 11-Aug. 13, 2009
• September 2009: Postponed until Spring 2010

Approximate Fees

• Application Process: $125* (an accumulation of costs; there is no application fee for this program)
• Tuition/Lab Fee (In-state Residents): $1,710*
• Tuition/Lab Fee (Out-of-state Residents): $5,450*
• Uniforms: $350*
• Books: $55
• Minimum number of students required: 20

* Fees are subject to change. Financial aid is not available for the Corrections Certificate program.

Corrections to CMS Law Enforcement Crossover Training

2009 Schedule

• Day Class: Feb. 25-Aug. 9, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-noon

2010 Schedule

• Day Class: TBD

Requirements

Students must:

• Gain admission to Seminole State
• Complete the Seminole State General Information Sheet
• Provide a passport-sized photo
• Have taken the CJ-BAT for Law Enforcement (must be current on first day of class, within the past two years)
• Provide a copy of their FDLE Corrections Certificate
• Provide an employment verification letter (if currently employed in corrections), or
• Submit to a criminal background check (if not currently employed in corrections; cost is $54.25), and
• Provide the Seminole State Records Office with official transcripts from a corrections training school
• Minimum number of students required: 20

Approximate Fees

• Tuition: $1,100
• Books: TBD

Auxiliary Law Enforcement Academy

• Seminole State's Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
• Orientation/Information Session: TBA
• Next Academy: TBA
• Minimum number of students required: 20

Requirements

Students must:

• Gain admission to Seminole State
• Have taken the CJ-BAT for Law Enforcement (must be current on first day of class, within the past two years)
• Be at least 19 years old
• Have a valid Florida driver license
• Complete a physical and drug screen
• Have a clean driving record for the past seven years
• Submit to a criminal background check
• Complete and pass an assessment evaluation process

Approximate Fees

• Tuition: $300
• Books: TBD

Did you know?

Seminole State's Criminal Justice Institute offers online classes that are self-paced and interactive.