Application Fee (Procedure 5.0481)

Purpose

To outline the process for processing application fees.

Procedure

1. All new students must pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee.
   
   
2. U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens may be eligible for an application fee exemption for college admissions applications if the student meets at least one of the eligibility requirements. This exemption only applies to the college admissions application. Students will be responsible for other applicable charges, tuition, and fees associated with course enrollment or use of college property.
   
   
   
3. Application Fee Exemption Eligibility Requirements:
   1. The student is a U.S. Veteran or active-duty military.
      1. Veterans must present any one of the following:
         1. DD from 214
         2. VA educational benefit Certificate of Eligibility
         3. Copy of their VA veteran card
         4. Driver's license with "Veteran"
      2. Active duty must present any one of the following:
         1. Copy of orders or enlistment papers
         2. Military pay stub (Leave and Earnings Statement)
         3. Proof of service letter from MilConnect
            
            
   2. The student is seeking admission as a Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Student.
      
      
   3. The student is experiencing homelessness as defined by McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act or due to economic hardship.
      1. Experiencing Homelessness: Must present McKinney-Vento Letter or FSH-1 form.
      2. A foster home or unaccompanied minor:  Must present CF-FSP 5220 form.
         
         
   4. The student was in DCF custody, adopted or placed in court guardianship - Must Present DCFS documents.
      
      
   5. The student is a Seminole State College Employee or Retiree.
      
      
   6. The student is an internal BACC Transfer.
      
      
      
4. Students that pay the $25.00 application fee are eligible for a one-time non-refundable credit in the amount of the application fee when they are enrolled in classes in the term specified for admittance on their application.
   
   
5. The credit will be applied to the student's account as the first form of payment.
   
   
6. If a payment has been applied to the student's account, a refund will be issued to the original form of tuition and fee payment.
   
   
7. If the student does not enroll for the admittance term specified on their application, the credit will expire and cannot be used for future terms.
   
   
8. If a student does not enroll within 3 terms (1 year) of their application, the application will expire, and the student will be required to submit a new application and pay the application fee.
   
   
9. International Students are subject to a $50.00 non-refundable application fee before they register for classes.
   
   

Rulemaking Authority and Law(s) Implemented: Florida Statute §§1001.65, 1001.65, 1001.23, FAC 6A- 14.054, and Policies 1.020, 5.040

History-Adopted - 06/2024 Revised 2/2025