Summer Bridge
Summer Bridge helps graduating high school seniors start college with two courses with no out-of-pocket costs, and additional support to make the transition into college easier.
- Two classes during the Summer 2027 B Session, June 23-Aug. 4
- Tuition, fees and books are included
- One of the classes will be IDS 1107 First Year Experience Flightpath: Chart Your Course
- The student will select one of the following for the second class (honors options are available for 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
- 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.
*Available state/federal 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.
To be considered for this program, students must:
- Be a 2027 high school graduate interested in earning an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree with Seminole State.
- Be an in-state Florida resident
- 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 2027 semester are eligible to take courses in the Summer B term, but not as a participant of the Summer Bridge Program.
- Complete the Summer Bridge Interest Form (Opens Nov. 6)
- Complete an Application for Admission for an A.A. degree for Summer Term 2027 and be accepted to Seminole State.
- Submit a 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is "last year's" FAFSA which includes Summer 2027. Students who submit a 2027-28 FAFSA will not be accepted unless a 2026-27 FAFSA is also received.
All materials must be submitted by Thursday, June 3, 2027.
What Students Say
"Staff was great, professors were great, and the information was outstanding and knowledgeable."
-Noah R.
2026 Summer Bridge
"Summer Bridge is a great way to get a jump start into college and get a taste of what college is like before you start doing your real college courses and having to pay tuition! I recommend anybody to do this because you save a lot [of] money in the long run doing this."
-Logan B.
2024 Summer Bridge
"Everyone was really helpful and always there when needed!"
-Sofia D.
2025 Summer Bridge
Need Help?
Questions about the 2026-27 FAFSA
- Attend a Financial Aid Session
- Visit Seminole State's FAFSA webpage
- Call 1.877.845.9883 for Seminole State's FAFSA help line
- Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Questions about the Summer Bridge Program
- Email: summerbridge@seminolestate.edu
- Call/Text: 407.708.2893
The Summer Bridge program was created in collaboration with Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS). While priority will be given to SCPS graduating seniors, all 2027 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 2026-27 FAFSA is Thursday, June 3, 2027.
*Available state/federal 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.

