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Is your primary language in the home Spanish? Have you thought about going to college, but don't know where to start? Connect with one of SF's Spanish-speaking staff or follow the steps to enroll below. Also be sure to check the events calendar for SF's Sigue Soñando workshops hosted by the Office of Admissions.
These workshops provide one-on-one assistance from Spanish-speaking staff for interested students to ask questions and gain information about the admissions process at Santa Fe College.
Steps to Enroll
Santa Fe College welcomes all students regardless of immigration status. We accept new students each semester – fall, spring, and summer.
Regardless of your immigration status, all students can apply for admission to Santa Fe College through the online Application for Admission.
If you are not have a student visa or other legal immigration status:
- For Citizenship type, select International Applicant.
- For Visa Type, select none.
- For Residency, select do not qualify.
- You will initially be categorized as an International student. After completing the application for admission, please contact an Admissions Advisor through our digital lobby and request to have the requirements for international students removed from your account and get answers to any questions you may have regarding admission to the college.
Students who cannot complete the Florida Residency process may qualify for a waiver to waive out-of-state tuition. However, this does not give Florida Residency. Please see the requirements below:
If you graduated from a high school in Florida, are a citizen of the United States or are lawfully present in the United States, and meet the eligibility criteria below, you may be eligible for an out-of-state tuition waiver (and eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at Santa Fe College):
- Attended a Florida high school for the last three consecutive years immediately before graduation from a Florida high school
- Submitted an admission application to a college or university within 24 months of high school graduation
- To find the Florida High School Graduate Waiver,
- Login to eSantaFe with your SFID and password
- Click Documents, then Public Documents.
- Click Admissions Documents, then Florida High School Graduate Out-of-State Waiver.
- Complete this form.
- Admissions Advisors are available to answer questions regarding your application, the tuition waiver and next steps toward enrollment. Contact an Admissions Advisor through our digital lobby.
While Santa Fe College welcomes all students regardless of immigration status, only U.S. citizen and permanent residents are eligible for federal financial aid. All SF students are encourage to apply for institutional scholarships as explained below.
Most states and colleges use information collected on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine whether students are eligible for aid. If you have a Social Security number, you may complete the FAFSA and we encourage you to do so at fafsa.gov. For the answer to the question about citizenship status, check the box that says "ineligible non-citizen".
We also recommend that you contact a financial aid advisor to see what types of financial aid you may be eligible to receive and whether completing the FAFSA is the way to apply for that aid.
Several scholarships are available to students who may not qualify for Financial Aid through FAFSA. Click on the Santa Fe College General Scholarship Application link below. There will be 2 years of applications to choose from. Please choose Current Year. If you are not eligible to complete a FAFSA, the scholarship application will ask you to provide a statement of need instead.
- SF ISSA Resources and Support
- Third Party Scholarships
- College and Foundation Scholarships
- Santa Fe College General Scholarship Application
Contact an Admissions Advisor through our digital lobby if you have any questions about applying to the college.
Learn about the difference between the EAP program and ESOL program to know where to start if you are looking to improve your English.
There are multiple ways to pay for college classes. Discover these option with our Spanish version of the Ways to Pay flyer.
SF Achieve is a partnership between Santa Fe College and Alachua and Bradford County schools. Students can be eligible for a scholarship, book stipend, and mentorship. Learn more through our Spanish version of the SF Achieve flyer.
The Adult Education Career ESOL program offers non-native English speakers a chance to improve their English skills while developing a career pathway for better employment opportunities.
Learn MoreThe International Student Support and Advising (ISSA) provides academic support to Santa Fe College International and F-1 students transitioning into the United States.