Destination Graduation

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Support for When Life Happens

Heart of Florida United Way and Seminole State College have partnered together to make going to college more accessible. The program is designed to help students in need, first-generation, and Veteran students at Seminole State College access the resources they need to graduate.

When life happens, you shouldn’t have to choose between paying your bills or finishing your degree.

Getting Started

Contact us

We will schedule an appointment with one of our case managers that will help guide you as a Seminole State student in need of financial assistance to finishing your degree at Seminole State.

To get started, please contact the Destination Graduation program at destinationgraduation@hfuw.org or 407-362-8052 (call or text).


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Free Financial Literacy Workshop for Veterans

Free Food and Drinks will be provided

April 9, 2026, 12-2 p.m.  Sanford/Lake Mary Campus - SC164

Topics Include

  • Debt Management Strategies
  • Credit Repair Techniques
  • Building Savings and Investments
  • Understanding the VA Home Loan Process
  • Effective Budgeting
  • Skills Navigating Credits & Loans

Become a Student Ambassador

Destination Graduation is looking for Student Ambassadors! The role is designed to support awareness, outreach, and peer engagement around the Destination Graduation program and support services.

Ambassadors will serve as a bridge between students and support resources, helping foster a welcoming, inclusive, and informed campus culture for those facing financial barriers and hardships.

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For an application or to obtain additional information, please contact DestinationGraduation@hfuw.org.

Contact

Mercedes Bermejo
Director, Holistic Student Support