Summer Bridge

Calling 2026 high school graduates! Get a head start on your college career this coming summer by enrolling in our Summer Bridge program. 

This program helps first-time-in-college students easily transition to college courses and develop crucial skills for future success. The best part? There are no out-of-pocket expenses for the student! The Summer Bridge program uses available financial aid and/or institutional funds to cover tuition, fees and books so students can get started and GO Far! 

Space is limited. Students must submit the Summer Bridge Interest Form, Seminole State admission application for the Summer 2026 term, and the 2025-26 FAFSA (this is "last year's" FAFSA which includes Summer 2026) by June 4, 2026 to be considered. Acceptance to the program is not guaranteed and is dependent upon meeting eligibility and program fulfillment requirements. 

[Photo: Screenshot of FAFSA homepage with 2025-26 circled for emphasis.]

Program Perks

• No out-of-pocket expenses (tuition, fees and books included). The College will use a combination of financial aid and/or institutional funds to cover the student's costs. 
• Take two classes during Summer 2026 B Session, which runs June 24-Aug. 5.
• Access to college resources such as academic advisors, peer mentors, tutors and co-curricular activities.
• Classes are available online or in-person at Sanford/Lake Mary, Oviedo, and Altamonte campuses. 

Program Requirements

• Students are required to take two classes, one of which must be IDS 1107 First Year Experience Flightpath: Chart your Course. Through this course, students will explore various career pathways, resources at the College and more.
• Students will select one course from the list below as their second course. Honors options are also available in select classes.
  • ENC 1101 English I
  • SPC 1608 Speech Communication
  • HUM 2020 Experiencing the Humanities
  • AMH 2020 US History 1865-Present
  • POS 2041 U.S. Government
  • MAC 1105 College Algebra
  • MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra

Program Eligibility

To be considered for this program, students must:

• Be a 2026 high school graduate interested in earning an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree with Seminole State.
• Submit an Application for Admission for an A.A. degree for Summer Term 2026 and be accepted to Seminole State.
• Submit the Interest Form.
• Be classified as an in-state Florida resident.
• Submit a 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is "last year's" FAFSA which includes Summer 2026. Students who submit a 2026-27 FAFSA will not be accepted unless a 2025-26 FAFSA is also received. 
• Submit your final high school transcript in June before classes begin. (You do not need your final high school transcript to register.)

Note: This program is intended for students seeking the A.A. at Seminole State. Students who intend to enroll at another institution in the Fall 2026 semester are eligible to take courses in the Summer B term, but not as a participant of the Summer Bridge Program. 

The Summer Bridge program was created in collaboration with Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS). While priority will be given to SCPS graduating seniors, all 2026 Florida spring graduates are welcome to apply! Please note, you do NOT have to wait until graduating to complete the interest form and apply for admission.

The deadline to submit the Interest Form, Application for Admission, and 2025-26 FAFSA is Thursday, June 4, 2026. 

*Available financial aid, including pell grants, will be used to cover the costs of the Summer Bridge program. Any remaining costs will be covered by institutional funds so there will be no out-of-pocket costs to the student.