First Generation Students

Overview

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. This means that you are the first person in your family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

Apply for Admission

1. Apply for admission to SF using our online application.

2. Log in to eSantaFe and go to "My Status" to complete the following:

  • Submit High school transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable)  
  • Submit test scores such as SAT, ACT, or PERT in person or email them to admissions@sfcollege.edu
  • Orientation – Complete orientation online
  • Meet with an Academic Advisor*
  • Submit Florida Residency Declaration form, if applicable

*Who is an Academic Advisor?

An academic advisor is someone who helps students navigate their career and educational choices. Academic advisors assist students in the degree they decide to pursue by making sure the student is completing the correct classes for the degree. Santa Fe College offers academic advising to students where advisors can help students who are completing an A.A. degree, A.S. degree, C.T.E. certificate or a bachelor’s degree.

Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

  1. Apply for Financial Aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will complete FAFSA according to your dependency status.
  1. Complete College Scholarship and Foundation Scholarship applications.

Upon completion, check verification or awards status on your "My FA Status" in eSantaFe.

Enroll in Classes

When you are ready to enroll for classes:

  • Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor.
    • Note: Be sure to discuss your degree audit before registering for classes. You can also review your degree audit and schedule an in-person, phone or online appointment in eSantaFe in the Advisement tab.
  • Login to eSantaFe and navigate to "My Classes".
    • Select Term and search for classes. 
    • Choose classes – online or in-person. SF offers classes at various locations.
    • Register and pay for classes.
  • View "My Schedule" for your complete list of classes for the semester.
    • Fees must be paid prior to the date posted on your “My Schedule” or you will be purged from your classes. Classes will not be purged for students whom have been awarded financial aid prior to the fees due date.

Get Student ID

As a current SF student, you can access the SF Fitness Center, Rec Room, Lawrence W. Tyree Library, Testing Center, ride standard RTS buses for free with an SFID and more. 

Learn more about what you need in order to get an SFID.

Good to Know

Paying for College

How it works

There are multiple ways to pay tuition. If you have applied for financial aid and have verified your awards, your financial aid will be used first to pay your tuition. Any scholarships, through SF or SF Foundation or other sources, will also be applied. Any amount remaining after financial aid and scholarships have been applied will be the student’s responsibility to cover.

Financial Aid

Applying for FAFSA can help pay your college expenses by offering grants, work study, loans and scholarships. Need help completing the FAFSA? Reach out to the SF's Financial Aid Office.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to students who meet specific criteria set by the organization or donor who awards the scholarships. This type of aid does not have to be repaid and can help with paying for college expenses.

Work Study

This is also known as "earned aid". As you work, you earn funds just like you would any other job. You are not required to pay this money back. You must meet certain criteria to be eligible for work study.

Self Pay

SF College accepts a number of payment methods for college tuition, including payments by mail, online, or in person.

Learn more about Ways to Pay.

Book Charging

Students who have financial aid receive a bookstore line of credit (BLOC) that can be used for textbooks and supplies needed for the semester. This line of credit can be used at the Santa Fe College Bookstore. Students who prefer to order online for supplies and textbooks can also use their line of credit.

  • Items you can charge: Textbooks (including rentals), supplies, digital materials.
  • Items you can’t charge: Specialty food, clothing, drinks. (These items are considered non-essential convenience items.)

Learn more about Financial Aid Book Charging.

Jobs on Campus

The Federal Work Study program helps students add experience to their resume while earning money. The program provides part-time jobs for students on campus. Students must complete FAFSA and indicate that you're interested in getting Federal Work-Study in order to be eligible.

Learn more about Federal Work Study at SF.

To find student jobs on campus, visit SF Job Opportunities.

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