Criminal Justice Class Fees and Dates

The Law Enforcement and Corrections academies are limited-access programs. Students must complete the Seminole State Admissions application process as well as the Criminal Justice Training Center application and interview process before gaining acceptance into either program.

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

Day Law Enforcement Academy - January 2024 

Day Program DetailsSpring 2024 Schedule
Day Program is approximately 6 months long (770 hours)Academy start date is Monday, January 29, 2024. 
We are no longer accepting applications for the January 29, 2024 academy.

Times may vary according to instructional  guidelinesMonday - Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with occasional weekend days (10 hour days, 4 days a week)


Day Law Enforcement Academy - April 2024

Day Program DetailsSpring 2024 Schedule
Day Program is approximately 6 months long (770 hours)Academy start date is Monday, April 1, 2024.  
Application deadline is February 9, 2024.  

Times may vary according to instructional  guidelinesMonday - Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with occasional weekend days (10 hour days, 4 days a week)

Interested applicants must attend a mandatory information session.  The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) must be taken by those individuals who are nonmilitary or who do not hold an associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university before receiving a Law Enforcement Academy application.   The interview, physical assessment test and selection process for the day and night programs takes place approximately six to eight weeks before the first day of classes. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified recruits.

Approximate Fees* (Day and Night Programs)

  • Application Process: $151 + cost of physical (This is an accumulation of costs; there is no application fee for this program.)
  • Tuition/Lab Fee (in-state residents): $2,807
  • Tuition/Lab Fee (out-of-state residents): $9,280
  • Uniforms: $733.33
  • Books: $100

*Fees are subject to change. Financial aid is available to Law Enforcement Academy students who qualify.

  • The Corrections Academy is approximately 16 weeks long (420 hours).
  • View Admission Requirements.
  • Times may vary according to instructional guidelines.

2023 Day Corrections Academy

  • We are currently not offering. 

Applicants must attend an information session and take the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) before receiving a Corrections Academy application. The orientation, physical assessment test and interview process for Corrections Academy takes place approximately four to six weeks before the first day of classes. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified recruits.

Approximate Fees*

  • Application Process: $145 + cost of application (This is an accumulation of costs; there is no application fee for this program.)
  • Tuition/Lab Fee (in-state residents): $1,650
  • Tuition/Lab Fee (out-of-state residents): $5,160
  • Uniforms: $450
  • Books: $100

*Fees are subject to change. Financial aid is not available to students in the Corrections Academy.

2023 Crossover Academy Schedule

We are currently not offering.  

  • The Crossover from Corrections to Law Enforcement Academy is 518 hours.

Requirements

Apply for Admissions to Seminole State to vocational program (code COTLE-VC) and include the following:

  • CJ-BAT for Law Enforcement ($39.00)
  • Copy of FDLE Corrections Certificate or passing State Exam Results
  • Employment Verification letter or Livescan Fingerprint process ($63.34)
  • Official transcripts for Admissions
  • Passport size picture
  • Attend mandatory orientation and register and pay for classes

For more information:
Email or call Terri Rollins at 407.708.2187 or Patty Hoenig at 407.708.2299.

Approximate Fees*

  • Tuition: $1,600
  • Books: $75

*Fees are subject to change.

2023 Schedule: 

  • The Crossover from Law Enforcement to Corrections Academy
    is 198 hours.
  • Dates: Not currently offering
  • Hours: Not currently offering

DATES: We are not currently offering the Crossover Academy from LE to Corrections.  

*Fees are subject to change.

Contact

Criminal Justice Training Center
407.708.2299 or 407.708.2187
Fax: 407.322.1309
Office: PS-100
Campus: Sanford/Lake Mary