First Time Student

Before you even apply, you want to learn more about EFSC’s four campuses and the degrees and programs that interest you, including Eastern Florida Online programs. Think about your career aspirations and how your course of study can help you achieve your goals. Our interactive Explore Your Options page will help you sort through our degrees and programs and you can view the whole list of choices in one place on our Degrees and Certificates page.

Visit our EFSC Programs and their Admission Requirements page in the catalog to review each program's testing requirements, whether it's eligible for financial aid, and if it requires an additional application process because of being a limited access program.

Check admissions deadlines for the term you plan to start classes and review the EFSC Academic Calendar for more important dates.

Our Career Planning & Development Centers also are a resource during this stage of planning and throughout your college experience.

EFSC uses an online application for all students. Check the specialized steps for International Students and for high school Dual Enrollment Students.

For determining residency, the Florida Residency Guidelines, will walk you through the process and required Declaration. This same Declaration is used by non-Florida residents to declare that classification. Be sure to follow up and submit the residency supporting documents to the EFSC campus you select as your primary campus. Campus admission office addresses are on the Residency Information sheet and on our main admissions contact page.

You can pay the one-time, non-refundable $30 application fee online by credit card or in person by cash or check. If paying in person you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay the fee by cash or check at a Campus Student Accounts Office.

Access Eastern Florida's Online Application

Access Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes Declaration

Return to your in-progress online application

Note for High School Dual Enrollment/ Early Admissions students: Do not submit a new application for admission after you graduate high school. If you submit an online application at any time, you will be assessed a non-refundable $30 application fee. See the Steps to Enrollment for Still in High School students for the specific steps you follow.

Please note that application processing can take up to 14 days due to the current volume of applications. Check your email frequently for your acceptance letter.

A final, official High School transcript indicating date of graduation, GED transcript or Homeschool Graduation Affidavit is required for registration into college courses. Florida public high school transcripts should be sent electronically when possible. If an official transcript must be mailed from your school, ask that they be sent to the EFSC campus you consider your primary campus. See the Accepted Students page for more on how to complete this requirement.

Please note: Financial Aid will not be awarded until the official high school transcript is received and evaluated.

If you attended high school outside of the United States, see more information on international high school transcript evaluation.

To determine if your degree or certificate program requires placement testing, please review the EFSC Catalog Programs & Admissions Requirements. You can also find information about Placement Testing requirements for college credit courses in that section of our website.

If you’ve taken the SAT/ACT and your scores are less than two years old or if you’ve completed college level English and math courses with a grade of “C” or higher, have your official test score reports and/or official transcripts sent to your primary campus.

No scores or previous college? No problem. Eastern Florida offers College-Credit and Vocational Credit testing, which you can explore at our Placement Testing website. For information about the most common college placement tests, the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) and ACCUPLACER, including how to make an appointment, visit the common placement test web page.

Online orientation is required for all first time in college students, transfer students, re-admit students, non-degree students who have not earned an associate degree or higher and recommended for all students. It’s an introduction to life at Eastern Florida. Learn how to access our online orientation system.

First time in college students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for classes. Your advisor can review placement test scores, develop an educational progression plan to keep you on track to earning your degree or certificate, discuss how to schedule classes, and address other academic concerns.

Accepted students are assigned an advisor once they complete all enrollment steps and this advisor is then listed in the myGPS Degree Audit tool and you can schedule an appointment with your advisor through the Student Services Appointment area in the myEFSC Portal.

Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor every term to monitor progress. Students and advisors will have more time to interact during non-peak registration times. Learn more about advising and locations.

Once you’ve been accepted as an Eastern Florida student, you should start the process of applying for financial aid – and you must reapply each year. Every EFSC student should apply because the only way to find out if you’re eligible is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Explore the Financial Aid section for more information about financial aid and scholarships — and the steps for applying. 

• Registering for classes online is the easiest way to go if you do not have any holds on your account. Visit the Class Schedule for current course listings. You can also register for classes in-person at any campus Advising office.
• If you are a graduating high school senior, you may be eligible to register for summer term courses at EFSC before the College receives your final transcript with graduation date. Brevard Public School students should contact their high school guidance counselor to discuss the process and form required to register pending final transcripts. Private school and home school students should contact EFSC Admissions to discuss the potential options.
• Check out the Tuition & Fees section for information on paying fees by the deadline.
• Student ID cards are available at any EFSC Campus Security Office for free by presenting your class registration and a photo ID. This ID also will be your library card and replacing a lost card costs $10.
• A Student Parking Permit is required to park on any EFSC Campus. The annual cost is $40 (plus tax) for a decal that covers Fall, Spring and Summer terms each academic year and $20 (plus tax) for a decal purchased in a Spring or Summer term that covers both terms. Getting the permit involves a two-step process to generate a temporary permit online and then pick up the permit at your campus security office.
• EFSC Bookstores offer on-campus service plus online ordering. At least 30 days prior to the first day of class for each term, EFSC posts a list of materials required for each course offered during the upcoming term. You can find the list at the bookstore website's "Find Textbooks" page. Check with Financial Aid about help paying for books and check the Book Allowance availability schedule.