Open Door Scholarships

Through the Open Door scholarship program, you can complete short-term training for high-demand jobs in as little as six weeks for FREE.

Before you start

What are the eligibility requirements?
You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, be considered a Florida resident for tuition purposes, be enrolled in at least one class for the term selected on the application and be considered a degree-seeking student in an eligible program listed on this webpage. Enroll and check your degree-seeking status in Titan Hub and select MySPC.

How much will the scholarship cover?
The program funds 100% of tuition and fees for eligible students, plus books, course materials, supplies and equipment as last dollar funding after other federal or state financial aid.

Do I need to complete the FAFSA?
Completion of the FAFSA is recommended, but is not required for credit hour students.  Completion of the FAFSA is not required for workforce program students.

How often to do I need to submit this form?
Submit an application each term.

How long will it take to review the application?
Applications are reviewed within 14 business days.

When and how will I be notified?
We will email your MySPC student email once your application has been reviewed. If you are awarded funds, log in to Titan Hub and select MySPC to see your award.

How is the amount calculated?
Tuition
+ fees
+ $200 per class for books, supplies, equipment and course materials
- federal or state financial aid received
Open Door amount

How will the funds pay my bill?
Once approved, your due date will be extended to the FAS Due Date Extension. Open Door funds will be disbursed to your student account to cover your tuition, fees, the Book Line of Credit and First Day Book Program charges. If your award amount is less than the cost of tuition, fees, the Book Line of Credit and the First Day Book Program, you must pay the difference by the tuition due date.

If I’m due a refund, when and how will I get it?
The funds will first cover any balance due to the college. Any remaining funds are refunded at the end of the third week of classes of the earliest session you are enrolled in. Open Door funds can reimburse a student for a payment made out of pocket. If you are enrolled in only Express or Second 8 Week sessions, your financial aid will be refunded at the end of the third week of that session. Refunds are sent to your selected refund preference through Bank Mobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit BTMX for more information to make a selection if you have not already done so.

What else do I need to know?
Scholarships are offered on a first come, first served basis while funding is available.