COVID-19 Student FAQs

Student Support  

1. The SF Counseling Center is available to support students experiencing high anxiety. 
2. Student Affairs staff are available to meet with self-isolated students by telephone or by video conference. 
3. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs 352-395-5955 is available to provide support and information to any student needed to self-quarantine and concerned about the implications on their classes. 
4. Our Police Department 352-395-5519 is also available to provide support and/or guidance during non-business hours. 

Employee Support  

1. Our Employee Assistance Plan is available for all full-time and part time faculty and staff who may be experiencing increased anxiety. 
2. Our Human Resources office 352-395-5420 is available to provide information and support for employees who need to self-quarantine or have concerns regarding leave and/or absences. 
3. Our Police Department 352-395-5519 is also available to provide support and/or guidance during non-business hours. 

Travel Information 

1. We are not permitting students, faculty nor staff who have recently travelled abroad to any of the CDC identified countries to go on any SF campus or center. 
2. We require that all students, faculty, and staff who have recently traveled to any of the CDC identified countries to self-quarantine for 14 days. 
3. We require that any and all student, faculty or staff member who has been in close contact with anyone who has recently traveled to any of the CDC identified countries or is showing potential symptoms of COVID-19 to self-quarantine for 14 days. 

Sanitation on Campus 

1. Our Facilities department has cleaned, disinfected and sanitized all classrooms, offices and high touch surfaces in every building on the Northwest Campus and all SF centers. 
2. We have purchased additional cleaning products and disinfectants.  
3. We are installing “sneeze guards” at front desk areas, public performance and exhibit spaces.
4. When the college returns to on-campus activities, we will continue to encourage students, faculty and staff to clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in their workspace. 
5. Our faculty members are prepared to help self-quarantined students stay on track with their courses. 

Preventative Measures  

1. We are assisting students, faculty and staff who may need guidance on returning to work or school or accommodations due to medical conditions or illness. 
2. Upon our return to on-campus activities, we will continue to encourage our students, faculty, staff and guests to wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 
3. We continue to encourage our community members to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. 
4. We continue to encourage people to cover their cough sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 
5. We continue to encourage our students, faculty and staff to stay home when they are sick and to let others know that they are sick. 
6. We continue to encourage the entire community to avoid close contact with people who are sick. 

Emergency Management 

1. Our Emergency Management team is meeting regularly to review CDC updates and make plans to protect the college. 
2. We are partnering with Alachua County Public Health, Alachua and Bradford County Emergency management so that the College is receiving the latest information. 
3. We are participating in regular local, regional and state conference calls with higher education, public health and emergency management officials to ensure we are acting in accordance with best practices and in line with peers.
4. We provided hard copy coronavirus information to all campuses in addition to all messaging via modes such as the webpage, social media, electronic newsletters and emails. 

Yes! The priority date for fall admission is August 1, to give the new student enough time to complete all the processes required to get registered for classes before the first day. Prospective students who apply for admission after August 1 may be deferred to fall B or spring 2021.

The first day of the semester is Monday, August 24. Classes begin that week for Fall, Fall A, and Fall D courses. Some courses do not meet on Monday, so students should check their course schedule to find out what days their classes meet. Fall B classes begin on Monday, October 19.

Yes! Over 7,000 students have already registered for classes this fall. The sooner you register for classes, the better chance you have of getting your preferred course schedule.

In addition to traditional on-campus courses, SF will offer numerous classes that either do not require campus attendance or that have reduced campus attendance. Course options for fall are:

1. On-campus courses requiring regular attendance
2. Online courses with no on-campus attendance requirements
3. Traditional hybrid courses that combine on-campus and online instruction
4. Virtualized hybrid courses with no on-campus attendance but required virtual attendance on specific days and time using technology like Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Hybrid courses have reduced time spent in the classroom and either (a) the rest of the work may be done online or (b) the rest of the meeting time takes place in real-time using technology like Zoom.

Learn more by reviewing the fall 2020 class schedule and register for classes via eSantaFe.

Using eSantaFe's Register for Classes tool, 

On campus sections are listed with a day/time and campus, building and room number – listing a specific location where the course meets in person. Here is an example:

Online sections do not have a day/time listed (Online Info is listed in place of a date/time) and their location is listed as Online - as these do not have an in-person requirement. Online sections have an “M” in their section number:

Traditional hybrid sections are listed with a day/time and campus, building and room number – listing a specific location where the course meets in person. These sections are marked with a “Hybrid Info” link that will explain how this section will work:

Virtualized hybrid sections are listed with the day/time the class meets virtually - not in person - and the location is a campus/center name with the *S-YNC entry to denote a synchronous course that only meets online at the set day/time. These sections are also labeled the “Hybrid Info” under the time, and have an addition Hybrid/Virtual label on the right side of the entry:

The Learning Commons will continue to support students remotely by offering academic success coaching and tutoring online; when and where it is possible to do so, these services will also be offered face-to-face at the Learning Commons (Building Y) and each educational center. Tutoring is available throughout the day, in the evening, and during the weekend. Find specific hours for your classes at the Tutoring Services webpage.

Yes. Santa Fe College (SF) has a limited number of laptop computers and webcams to loan students taking online or hybrid courses. These are only available while supplies last. Complete the COVID-19 Laptop Loan application.

Beginning in the fall semester, the Northwest Campus and the educational centers will have computer labs for students’ use, and some Library computers will be available, too.  Students will also be able to access Wi-Fi in the parking lots at the Northwest Campus and at the educational centers.

The Tyree Library will be open this fall semester. Reference and Circulation library services will be available. There may be limits on study spaces, hours and access to print materials, in accordance with social distancing and CDC guidelines.

Advisors are currently meeting with students remotely, using video calls and telephone calls. Students are encouraged to contact or schedule an appointment to meet with their assigned advisor. A limited number of face-to-face advising sessions will be available in the fall semester; appointments are required.

DRC staff remain available by phone, email, and some face-to-face meetings (by appointment only, wearing masks, and all practicing appropriate social distancing) to meet with already registered students and those seeking to connect. The staff will continue to provide information, consultation, intake, accommodation discussions, proctoring of exams, facilitation of accommodations, and converting text to accessible formats. Virtual drop-in appointments are available online.

Yes. International students with an F-1 visa who are in the United States should register for 12 credit hours this fall (with at least three credits hours on-campus) as per U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidelines. International students who have left the country and are unable to return to the U.S. due to travel restrictions related to the pandemic are encouraged to enroll in online SF classes this fall, and speak with International Student Services (ISS) staff about returning to the U.S. for spring 2021. New international students enrolling at SF this fall should be in regular contact with ISS staff about their immigration paperwork and status.

Tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 academic year have been posted on the Student Financial Services website. After registering for fall classes, students will be able to see their tuition and fees on the Class Schedule and View and Pay Fees menus in eSantaFe.

Online sections with an “M” in their section number (for example, ENC1101.0M1) will have a distance learning fee attached as usual. Standard Hybrid and Virtualized hybrid courses will not have a distance learning fee attached but may have a lab fee to cover ancillary costs of the course, including tutoring, software specialized for specific courses or disciplines, traditional labs, mobile lab kits and supplies that may be distributed by your instructor, and/or other ways of providing lab activities through simulation or virtualization.

Tuition and fees for fall 2020 must be paid by 10 p.m. on August 3, or classes may be dropped for non-payment. Visit the SF Ways to Pay page to learn about financial aid, discounted tuition or self-pay options to help keep your class schedule.

Yes! Students may register for fall classes until August 26 for fall A/C/D terms and until October 20 for fall B. Students registering for classes after August 3 will have 48 hours by which to pay their tuition and fees. Students can find the due date for their fees on their class schedule, available in eSantaFe.

Yes! After completing the FAFSA for the 2020-2021 academic year, students should frequently check My FA Status on eSantaFe. Here students can see what additional documents may need to be submitted, and what they have been awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year. After viewing their information in My FA Status, students that still need assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office.

Students may pay tuition and fees on eSantaFe, select Finances, then View and Pay Fees. SF accepts payment by e-check, debit card, and all major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover). If you cannot pay with one of those methods, contact the Cashier’s Office at cashier@sfcollege.edu or 352-395-5227. Be sure to check the Ways to Pay page to see if there may be additional money to help you pay for school!

Yes! The SF Bookstore will re-open at the Northwest Campus on August 3. Students not wishing to come to campus may order their books and other course materials from the SF Bookstore's website and all orders can be shipped to the student's home. Students may use their financial aid award to pay for text books, course packs, supplies, uniforms, art kits, etc.

To support students during the pandemic, SF is temporarily allowing students who owe the college $200 or less to register for fall 2020 term. The financial obligation registration stop has been temporarily removed. Note that the monies will still be due, and if the debt is unpaid after the last day to add classes for Fall B, the registration stop will be replaced. Payment toward outstanding obligations can be made by contacting the Cashier’s Office at cashier@sfcollege.edu or 352-395-5227.

SF is providing students with free access to the Honorlock online proctoring service. Faculty members will provide specific proctoring directions to students within their courses.

The SF Counseling Center provides students with access to free mental health counseling. Counselors will be available for in-person sessions this fall and will continue to offer counseling services by phone and video. Appointments with a counselor may be made by calling 352-395-5508, or emailing counseling@sfcollege.edu.

Consistent with CDC guidelines, prior to coming to any SF location, students should perform a self-assessment, and should not come to campus if they feel sick or have symptoms. Students should immediately depart campus if they start to feel sick or experience symptoms while SF. While on campus, until further notice, students will be required to wear a cloth face covering, practice physical distancing (maintain 6 feet between you and another person), and wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) will re-open on August 17. Students can take advantage of the many free and low-cost services available through the SHCC. A registered nurse staffs the center full time, providing education and counseling on health, wellness, and illness. Email dawn.blizzard@sfcollege.edu for more information.

The UF @ SF Center, International Center, Veterans and Military Success Services office, Student Life lobby, and the TRIO Center will be open for individual studying that employs social distancing, but group studying is not permitted until further notice.  Likewise, the My Brother Keeper (MBK) computer lab and the physical lounge will remain closed, while the online lounge remains open. Students registered with MBK are encouraged to connect virtually for ongoing conversation and should check their Canvas course for ongoing communications and information.

The Learning Commons hosts open study in the Zoom environment, where groups may request access to a breakout room where they can study together during the hours the Learning Commons staff is available. To access the virtual study rooms, visit the Learning Commons Canvas course and follow the link to STEM and Business Tutoring. Hours of availability match the Learning Commons Math and Statistics hours and are updated regularly. 

The Fitness Center plans to re-open during the fall semester, although with reduced hours and capacity, and with safety precautions consistent with CDC guidance. Fitness Center participants will be expected to adhere to all COVID-19 safety guidelines. There are no plans for intramural sports in the fall, but this could change as conditions evolve.

While the Building S Rec Room will remain closed this fall semester, all currently enrolled students are invited to hang out in the online Student Life Rec Room on Discord. Download the app, sign up and join the server link https://discord.gg/7VAX32W. Students must be currently enrolled and will need to verify their attendance as explained in the Discord room. 

SF Student Government and many student organizations are continuing to meet remotely. Learn more at eConnect or contact Doug Bagby, Associate Director for Student Life.

Several virtual events are being planned for the remainder of the Summer and Fall semester in order to ensure student extracurricular engagement. A select few face-to-face, campus events MAY also be offered during the Fall semester.

No faculty-led study abroad programs will be offered through the remainder of 2020 or during spring 2021. College officials are monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic in order to determine whether we may be able to offer study abroad programs during the summer 2021 semester.

Students will be able to get a Santa Fe College ID card beginning July 20. Students must be currently enrolled in classes, have tuition fully paid and must also provide a government-issued photo ID (State issued ID card, driver’s license, passport, military ID, etc.). Email emly.reinhardt@sfcollege.edu for more information. 

Yes, we offer both placement tests and computerized tests using an online proctoring software called Honorlock. Students who use this system will need a webcam, a laptop or regular computer (no tablets, iPads or phones), and a space where they can be alone. Students will be sent specific directions for how to use these systems by the Assessment Center.

Most SF staff will be working remotely until the beginning of the fall semester and remain available to meet with students via Zoom. Beginning in July, students may come to campus to meet with student affairs staff by appointment only; note that the staff will be working remotely; these meetings will be via Zoom. Limited in-person appointments will be available in fall 2020. To make an appointment, first find the department you wish to contact.

At this time, SF will follow the academic calendar for fall 2020 as approved by the SF Board of Trustees. The last day of classes for fall 2020 is Saturday, December 5. Final exams are scheduled for December 7-12, 2020. 

Santa Fe College is not requiring COVID-19 testing for all students.  Students enrolled in specific academic programs and student athletes will be required to be tested; this information will come from department chairs, faculty and coaches. 

Veterans and Military Success Services offers a holistic approach to helping veterans and their families pursue their educational goals. Their staff are available to help new and continuing students utilize their VA educational benefits. Contact the staff at Veterans and Military Success Services for more information.

SF plans to offer a variety of services during the evenings and weekends this fall.

• The Evening Services Office, located within Student Life (S-127), will be open Monday through Thursday this fall until 8 p.m. Students will be able to schedule an appointment to get their SFID card or use the computer lab as space allows.
• The Tyree Library at the Northwest Campus plans to remain open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Sunday from noon – 6 p.m. These hours are flexible with continued assessment of college, local, state and federal guidelines.  Updated hours are always available
• The Learning Commons plans to offer tutoring and academic success coaching in the evenings and on Sundays, too. Specific offerings for fall will be posted online when they are available.
• The Educational Centers (Andrews, Blount, Davis, and Watson) have learning lab, tutoring and advisement services available during evening hours. Please check each Center’s webpage for specific information about services and times.

In addition to traditional on-campus courses, SF will offer numerous classes that either do not require campus attendance or that have reduced campus attendance. Course options for fall are:

1. On-campus courses requiring regular attendance
2. Online courses with no on-campus attendance requirements
3. Traditional hybrid courses that combine on-campus and online instruction
4. Virtualized hybrid courses with no on-campus attendance but required virtual attendance on specific days and time using technology like Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Hybrid courses have reduced time spent in the classroom and either (a) the rest of the work may be done online or (b) the rest of the meeting time takes place in real-time using technology like Zoom.

Learn more by reviewing the fall 2020 class schedule and register for classes via eSantaFe.

Santa Fe College continues to provide all services virtually. All facilities and buildings are off limits to students, staff and the general public. This decision was made to keep people off of SF properties until it is deemed safe to return to campus, with the exception of specific parking lots at each location, where students may use the internet from their vehicles.

Santa Fe College is providing all services virtually. All facilities and buildings are off limits to students, staff and the general public.This decision was made to keep people off of SF properties until it is deemed safe to return to campus, with the exception of specific parking lots at each location, where students may use the internet from their vehicles.

The college administration understands that there is a digital divide that may cause issues for students who do not have computer access. Santa Fe College is loaning up to 300 laptop computers to students taking online or hybrid courses due to COVID-19 and need a computer. Students in need can complete the COVID-19 Laptop Loan application.

RTS bus routes will run on a reduced schedule. Please check the RTS website for schedule updates.

Health and mental health resources for students are available via the Counseling Center and the Student Health Care Center, both of which are providing services remotely. For staff, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free resources including tips for coping, counseling and other referral services to name a few.  The EAP is available to all full and part time employees of the college and their dependents.  To access your EAP benefits you will need the company code, which is available by contacting Human Resources at 352-395-5185 or the Santa Fe College Police Department after hours at 352-395-5519. 

SF’s Center for Academic Technologies and Training has a new webpage – Learn Online Now – with resources for students, as well as HonorLock directions, information about Zoom, and the Learning Commons Zoom links for online tutoring and academic success coaches.

As long as CDC recommendations for public gatherings will allow it, Santa Fe College is planning to host the 2020 graduation ceremonies December 10-11, 2020, on the Northwest Campus.

All spring and summer graduates are invited to participate in the graduation ceremonies on December 10, 2020.

Graduation Ceremonies

Spring, Summer and Fall - Nurses Pinning (A.S. 3303/3313, BS 5400)
December 10, 2020 at 3 p.m., Gym

Spring and Summer - Bachelor's, A.A, A.S, A.A.S. and VC's 
December 10, 2020 at 7 p.m., Gym

Fall - Bachelor's, A.S, A.A.S. and VC's
December 11, 2020 at 3 p.m., Gym

Fall - All A.A. Degrees
December 11, 2020 at 7 p.m., Gym 

All spring, summer and fall graduate names will be listed in the commencement program if the graduation application is submitted before the deadline to have name in program.

Additional information about graduation is available at sfcollege.edu/graduation.

Santa Fe College will allow students with a valid Santa Fe College ID to access the college’s Wi-Fi network from their vehicles in select parking lots. This will be in effect: 

• On the Northwest Campus, in Parking Lot 5 by the Lawrence. W. Tyree Library. For access to Parking Lot 5, turn onto North Road and enter the lot by the Santa Fe College Police Department Building.
• At the Andrews Center, Blount Center, Davis Center, Perry Center for Emerging Technologies and at the Watson Center.

All buildings on all SF properties will remain locked and off-limits. Students are required to remain in their vehicles and practice social distancing while using the college’s Wi-Fi. 

The parking lots will be available seven days a week from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

For technical assistance, visit sfcollege.edu/wifi or call the SF Help Desk at 352-395-5999.

No. This was just a special opportunity provided to students during spring 2020.

Courses assigned an S or U will have a transcript notation indicating these grades were awarded during the special circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grade of S will indicate that students have completed the essential requirements of a course, resulting in the award of credit for the course. Additionally, if the course satisfies a graduation requirement, general education requirement, prerequisite requirement for another course, or preprofessional requirement, that requirement is considered fulfilled. However, the grade of S will have no impact on overall GPA. Conversely, a grade of U will indicate that the course was not completed and no credit was awarded, but there will be no impact on GPA. In the vast majority of cases, grades of C or better will be equivalent to an S, and grades of D+ or worse will translate into a U.

More details about opting for a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade can be found at sfcollege.edu/registrar/grading-policy/index. Students should also carefully review the Special Considerations and consult with an advisor before making their choice.

It depends. Each professor will notify their students about the expectations for exams.

Yes. Each professor will share their office hours with their students that follows a social distancing protocol.

The Disabilities Resource Center remains open and staff are available to assist you by telephone or video conference. You may reach the DRC by calling 352-395-4400 or by sending an email to drc@sfcollege.edu.

• Designate certain times each week to work on your course. Plan ahead, avoid procrastination, and even out your workload so you don’t have too much to do at one time. Plan for a minimum of six hours of study per week for each three-credit course
• Find a quiet place to work. Your work area should be free from distractions, and have all the resources and items you need. 
• Actively participate in discussions. Meaningful interchange will lead to a better understanding of the course and will help you feel connected to your classmates.
• Always use a professional writing style. This is college and your communications in discussions, emails to your teacher, and on assignments should reflect college-level work that is organized, concise and clear.
• Ask questions. Don't be shy. Head off problems early by asking questions of your instructor and/or fellow students as soon as a difficulty arises. Don’t wait; you may not be able to get a response by the time you need it!
• Venture beyond the classroom. Use the SF online library and other Internet resources to supplement the content in the class and provide opportunities for deeper understanding of the course material.
• Watch this video in this U.S. News article where real students share tips for managing their time better in online courses.
• The University of Michigan has also compiled information that can help student success while living in a remote learning environment.
• To help students, SF’s Center for Academic Technologies has a new webpage – Learn Online Now – with resources for students, as well as HonorLock directions, information about Zoom, and the Learning Commons Zoom links for online tutoring. Please direct your students to the webpage for extra support, and let them know it will continue to be updated when we find new resources.
• To help faculty, SF’s Center for Academic Technologies has a new Teach Online Now webpage. If you are new to online, or just a little less experienced, I strongly recommend the guides and other resources on this page. This page will updated periodically with new resources and any changes to directions for services. This page also features a link to CATT workshops – you can also use the standard webpage if you are used to it. Zoom sessions are published for the next few weeks and new trainings (including downloading the SF template and using Canvas Commons) will be added there.

Santa Fe College is providing all services virtually. All facilities and buildings are off limits to students, staff and the general public. This decision was made to keep people off of SF properties until at least May 31, to fully clean, disinfect and sanitize the campus and centers, while allowing our faculty and staff the opportunity to preserve their health and effectively practice social distancing.

The college administration understands that there is a digital divide that may cause issues for students who do not have computer access. Students having these issues can contact Ombudsperson Dr. Bea Awoniyi at 352-395-5513 or bea.awoniyi@sfcollege.edu.

For students who have a laptop, but unreliable internet access, Santa Fe College will allow students with a valid Santa Fe College ID to access the college’s Wi-Fi network from their vehicles in select parking lots. This will be in effect: 

• On the Northwest Campus, in Parking Lot 5 by the Lawrence. W. Tyree Library. For access to Parking Lot 5, turn onto North Road and enter the lot by the Santa Fe College Police Department Building.
• At the Andrews Center, Blount Center, Davis Center, Perry Center for Emerging Technologies and at the Watson Center.

All buildings on all SF properties will remain locked and off-limits. Students are required to remain in their vehicles and practice social distancing while using the college’s Wi-Fi.

The parking lots will be available seven days a week from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

For technical assistance, visit sfcollege.edu/wifi or call the SF Help Desk at 352-395-5999.

During this time, you will only be required to email a scanned copy of the signed form to the Records Office at mandy.corchado@sfcollege.edu. We will get the appropriate approvals on your behalf. Remember when emailing you must use your official college email (@go.scollege.edu) account. 

You can submit a Petition for Late Withdrawal to the Records Office.  During this time you can submit the petition https://www.sfcollege.edu/Assets/sf/registrar/pdfs/Late%20Withdrawal%20Petition%20Form.pdf by emailing it to petitions@sfcollege.edu.

Because of the extraordinary circumstances that led to the class format change, you can petition for a late drop and refund if things are not working out. You will need to complete a Petition to Adjust Record form https://www.sfcollege.edu/Assets/sf/registrar/pdfs/Drop%20Petition%20Form.pdf, attach a written statement explaining your circumstance and email both documents to petitions@sfcollege.edu.

Welcome to Santa Fe College! Please contact Sandra.Torres-Pintos@sfcollege.edu or Nick.McMillen@sfcollege.edu or call 352-395-5505 to get started.

You need to submit paperwork to VMSS every semester you want to utilize your VA Educational Benefits.

With few exceptions, the VA will only cover classes listed as required for your degree on your degree audit, which may found at eSantaFe -> Advisement -> Degree Audit. Contact the staff at Veterans and Military Success Services for more information

Now! VMSS is able to accept paperwork for fall. 

The Santa Fe College COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grant is available to assist SF students impacted by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Grant awards can be made to address personal emergencies relating to food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care. These grants, funded by the CARES Act, are awarded to help students with temporary financial crises resulting from COVID-19. Only students who are eligible for federal financial aid qualify for this grant. The application is available at www.sfcollege.edu/COVID19aid. 

Students who do not qualify for the COVID-19 Emergency Grant can find other resources on SF’s Emergency Aid/Resources page at sfcollege.edu/studentaffairs/emergency-aid.

To be eligible you must:

1. Be a currently enrolled student at SF
2. Be enrolled in a degree program that is not an exclusively online program (cannot be enrolled in BA Nursing -Program Code 5400; AS Health Information Technology - Program Code 3520; AS Health Services Management - Program Code 3330)
3. Be eligible for federal financial aid (eligible to participate in Title IV programs in accordance with www.sfcollege.edu/fa/process/eligibility)
4. Complete the online COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grant application including attestation.

You may apply by completing the application and submitting documentation at www.sfcollege.edu/covid19aid.

Yes. All eligible and enrolled students qualify for the grant as long as they are not in an exclusively online program like B.S. Nursing, A.S. Health Information Technology and A.S. Health Information Management.

Students will be notified on the status of their application via their SF email address.

COVID-19 Emergency Grant payments will be paid out via your Bank Mobile account.

Because of the unprecedented number of applications received, the review process may take up to 10 business days. Once a student receives an approval notification by email, funds will typically be disbursed within 3 business days.

No. An award of the COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grant will not impact your federal financial aid award.

The Santa Fe College Life Happens Emergency Aid Grant is available to assist currently enrolled students who have a sudden, unforeseen financial emergency. The grant is overseen by the College Ombudsperson, Dr. Bea Awoniyi. Funds are provided by the Santa Fe College Foundation to help students overcome temporary financial crises so that they may remain enrolled at Santa Fe College.

Yes, there are team members available to answer questions. Methods of contact may include by email, phone, and video chat.  Go to the financial aid contact page for details on how to connect with a team member.

The Virtual Financial Aid Office is available for convenient self-service 24/7/365: Get personalized account info and submit electronic documents via My FA Status on eSantaFe, or get your financial aid questions answered with Ask SF Chatbot anytime.

Financial aid is active and will continue processing. Currently, Spring B disbursements (payments to students) are scheduled to begin according to the dates on the disbursements page. Note that students must have confirmation of starting class to qualify for the aid.

Normally, dropping or withdrawing from a class almost always affects financial aid. For federal financial aid, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) may be affected. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to keep receiving federal financial aid.

If you were impacted by COVID-19, you may be able to have the Spring 2020 semester removed from Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) calculations. Removing these courses from SAP calculation means they will have no impact on your federal financial aid. To request removal, you must go to eSantaFe, select the “Records” menu, and then click on the “Emergency Form”. This form will allow you to submit a statement and documentation about how you were impacted by COVID-19. When this information is received and approved your courses for Spring 2020 will be removed from SAP calculations

For Spring 2020 and going forward, incomplete grades will not be included in calculations for Federal Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.

For state scholarships like Bright Futures, dropping or withdrawing from classes requires you to pay back the scholarship money you received for that course, or you risk losing your scholarship. For Bright Futures, if you can show that you had a reason to drop, withdraw, or earn a failing grade, you may do the Bright Futures appeal process.

If you were impacted by COVID-19 you may be able to have the Spring 2020 semester removed from Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) calculations. Removing these courses from SAP calculation means they will have no impact on your federal financial aid.  To request removal, you must go to eSantaFe, select the “Records” menu, and then click on the “Emergency Form”. This form will allow you to submit a statement and documentation about how you were impacted by COVID-19. When this information is received and approved your courses for Spring 2020 will be removed from SAP calculations.

For state scholarships like Bright Futures, dropping or withdrawing from classes requires you to pay back the scholarship money you received for that course, or you risk losing your scholarship. For Bright Futures, if you can show that you had a reason to drop, withdraw, or earn a failing grade, you may do the Bright Futures appeal process.

A financial aid team member can sign your petition electronically. To make this process more convenient for students, the financial aid office has created Drop/Withdrawal Financial Aid Impact Review that can be used in place of a conversation with a team member.

Submit your Drop with Refund/Late Withdrawal petition for signature to financial.aid@sfcollege.edu with “Petition” in the subject line . We will activate the Drop/Withdrawal Financial Aid Impact Review in My FA Status within your eSantaFe portal. Once the impact review is completed, you will receive your signed petition within 2 business days.

Additionally, if you were impacted by COVID-19 you may be able to have the Spring 2020 semester removed from Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) calculations. Removing these courses from SAP calculation means they will have no impact on your federal financial aid.  To request removal, you must go to eSantaFe, select the “Records” menu, and then click on the “Emergency Form”. This form will allow you to submit a statement and documentation about how you were impacted by COVID-19. When this information is received and approved your courses for Spring 2020 will be removed from SAP calculations

Depending on when you drop or withdraw from courses, you may have to pay money received, like the Pell Grant, back to the U.S. Department of Education. The CARES Act allows the financial aid office to waive this requirement in cases where the drop or withdrawal is related to a COVID-19 impact.  

As soon as you know you need to drop, withdrawal from or stop attending all your classes, because of a COVID-19 related impact, you must go to eSantaFe, select the “Records” menu, and then click on the “Emergency Form”. This form will allow you to submit a statement and documentation about how you were impacted by COVID-19. When this information is received and approved the financial aid office will waive R2T4.  Once the Financial Aid Office performs the federal return calculation on your account, it cannot be reversed, per federal law. It is important you complete the Emergency Form as soon as possible. 

Before dropping courses, please be to reach out to your instructors and use all the resources available to you for help, especially in online classes!

No. Classes do have to be within your degree plan/ count towards graduation, but online credit hours are viewed and processed the same way that in-person credit hours are viewed.

Attendance can be viewed as a green message on your course schedule. If you are logging in and fully participating in your course but Attendance has not been confirmed for financial aid to pay out, please email the instructor for that specific course from your SF email address so that they can confirm your participation in the course and mark your Attendance in eStaff. This should automatically show on your schedule, and then show for the Financial Aid Office.

There are some special circumstances that allow the Financial Aid Office to review the income amount from your FAFSA. If your income changes enough that it will make a substantial difference in the amount of financial aid you will get, the Financial Aid Office may recommend a Special Circumstances Review.

Please complete the Special Circumstances Orientation on eSantaFe > Finances > My FA Status > Special Circumstances Orientation (link at the bottom) to see if this situation applies, and complete the Professional Judgment form. It may be that the income adjustment is more appropriate for the upcoming year than this year, but it please complete the orientation and the form to see if you qualify.

*If you have a critical need for money or other assistance, please see the SF COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grant.

Most documents can be uploaded straight into My FA Status on eSantaFe by following the steps on the Forms page. If you need to submit documents that say they are required to be submitted in person, please email us at financial.aid@sfcollege.edu for instructions.

The CARES Act impacts all student loans held by the Federal Government as follows:

• Will have their payments automatically suspended. You do not have to take action.
• Will have their interest rates set to 0% for six months. You do not have to take action.
• This is retroactive to March 13. If you made a payment after March 13, you may contact your servicer for a refund of that payment.
• If you are in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, these six months will count toward qualification as if you had made payments. 

Monitor https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus for updates about federal student loans.

Private lenders are also working with impacted students. Please reach out to your lender to ask about help they are offering.

The most typical special circumstances related to financial aid are:

• Changing status from a dependent student to an independent student.
• Adjustments to FAFSA financial information due to a change in circumstances (loss of job, loss of income etc.) 

To request these changes,  you must first complete the Special Circumstances Orientation on your My FA Status page in eSantaFe.  The orientation will help you see if you qualify for these changes. If you meet those criteria, a form to request these changes will appear on your My FA Status. Once the forms and documentation are submitted, your request will be reviewed.

For questions and concerns about special circumstances, contact us at EligibilityCoordinator@sfcollege.edu.

Book charging for summer has begun. While you cannot currently access the bookstore on campus, you may charge your books by ordering them online. All orders include free shipping!

To order your textbooks online, go to eSantaFe >> My Classes Menu >> Select My Schedule >> Click the order my textbooks link and the bottom of your schedule. 

Learning Commons Tutoring and Success Coaching

The Learning Commons will continue to support students with academic success coaching via an online format.

Success Coaching

Trained academic coaches will continue to partner with students to assist them with goal-setting, developing action plans, and study strategies.

To schedule an online meeting with an academic success coach, email

 academicsuccesscoaching@sfcollege.edu or call 352-395-5176.

To access online Academic Success Coaching:

Students can connect with coaches using Microsoft Teams which is available to faculty, students and staff as part of the Microsoft Office suite.

At the time of the scheduled appointment, students should log into their student email and follow these directions to start a video chat.

For more information on Academic Success Coaching, visit https://www.sfcollege.edu/learning-commons/academic-success-coaching/index.  

Online Tutoring Support

Notes for connecting with Tutors:

Students will be put in a “waiting room” until the tutor is available to help them. If a tutor is temporarily not available, a message “The meeting has not started” will show on the screen. Please check back later or use the additional links given, as in Math and Writing. 

These hours are subject to change. Please see https://www.sfcollege.edu/tutoring/index for more information. 

If you need assistance using Zoom, please visiting the Getting Started page at

 https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697.

Yes. In an effort to keep everyone healthy and safe, the office staff can be accessed via our digital lobby. We are available during our normal office hours, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The office will continue to utilize this format until the college ends remote operations.

If you have admissions related documents such as the Florida Residency form or supporting documents, a Status Change Request form or tuition waivers, you may email them to admissions@sfcollege.edu. These documents can be scanned via a scanner or numerous free smartphone apps, or you may simply take a clear quality photo of your document.

High School Transcripts must include a graduation date to be considered official and final. After graduation, transcripts may be submitted via the State of Florida’s electronic system, directly from the high school via the mail, or directly from the high school guidance counselor via email to admissions@sfcollege.edu.

Yes! Although all instruction and services are being offered remotely, the college is still open and offering courses. Students are encouraged to complete the free online application to Santa Fe College. Keep in mind that all the courses for Summer terms A, C, and D will be offered online. A decision has not been made as to whether B term classes will be offered on campus or online.

You will need to complete the Florida Residency Declaration For Tuition Purposes Form. We encourage you to check your “My Status” in eSantaFe to see your next steps to completing the residency process.

Yes, Santa Fe College will be accepting transient students for Summer 2020. Keep in mind that all the courses for Summer terms A, C, and D will be offered online. A decision has not been made as to whether B term classes will be offered on campus or online.

1. Apply for Admission

• Florida public College/University students: apply through FloridaShines.org.
• Florida private and out-of-state students: Apply for admission to SF using our online application.

2. Submit Transient Letter

• Florida public College/University students: Completed through FloridaShines Application.
• Florida private and out-of-state students: Students should contact their home institution’s Academic Advising or Registrar's Office to request their letter. The letter must be on official letter head and list each course and term they are approved to take at Santa Fe College.
  • Please submit the transient letter to admissions@sfcollege.edu

3. Complete Residency Declaration

• Florida public College/University students: Completed through FloridaShines Application.
• Florida private and out-of-state students: The tuition you pay is determined by your residency classification. Florida residents pay a much lower (discounted) tuition rate than out-of-state residents. All students who apply for admission will be admitted as non-Florida residents pending submission of the required forms and supporting documentation needed to prove Florida residency.
  • Please submit the form to admissions@sfcollege.edu

4. Register for Classes:

• Florida public College/University and Florida private and out-of-state students:
• Complete the Registration Agreement in “My Status”.
• Register and pay for classes in eSantaFe.
  • Fees must be paid prior to the date posted on your “My Schedule” or you will be purged from your classes.
  • Please note: You may only receive federal financial aid at one college. If your school participates in consortium agreements with other schools, you may be able to combine the hours you are taking at all schools which may have an impact on how much financial aid you are eligible for. Check with your financial aid office to see if this is an option. You must pay Santa Fe College tuition and fees for the transient courses by the fees due date. Please go to Transient Process for Financial Aid for more information.

5. After you Register and Pay for your classes

• You can pick up your Santa Fe College student ID card in Building S once students, faculty and staff return to the Northwest Campus.

Santa Fe College is preparing for placement tests (PERT, ACCUPLACER, CLM, AAF, etc.) to be administered online. Students should email test.center@sfcollege.edu to request to take the placement test. 

Students who have submitted an application to the High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) program should see information on taking the PERT assessment remotely being sent to the email address that you provided on your HSDE application.

All college student travel has been cancelled through June 30. Staff and faculty travel will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Those with travel plans should discuss with their supervisors and seek the approval of the appropriate VP.

Any student, faculty or staff member who has traveled to the CDC identified countries will not be permitted on any SF campus or center and must self-quarantine for 14 days.  Any student, faculty or staff member who self-identifies as potentially exposed to the virus through travel to any of the CDC identified countries should be sent home, urged to contact the health department for expedited testing, and students should also be referred to Student Affairs while faculty and staff members should be referred to Human Resources. And any student, faculty or staff member who has been in close contact with anyone who has traveled to those countries or is showing potential symptoms of COVID-19 is also required to self-quarantine. We are encouraging everyone to be prepared per the guidelines published by the CDC and the Florida Department of Health. 

Based on the Florida Department of Education’s recommendation, Santa Fe College temporarily postpones all out-of-state travel by plane, effective immediately. 

All statewide athletic participation is canceled through the remainder of the academic year.

All intramural sports at SF are canceled through the remainder of the academic year.

In an abundance of caution, the SF Fitness Center will remain closed until further notice.

During this time of social distancing, most events have been cancelled until at least May 31. For more detailed information, review the college Event Updates page or the Modified Hours page.

All events scheduled to be held at the Fine Arts Hall have been canceled through the end of the spring term.

As long as CDC recommendations for public gatherings will allow it, Santa Fe College is planning to host the 2020 graduation ceremonies December 10-11, 2020, on the Northwest Campus.

All spring and summer graduates are invited to participate in the graduation ceremonies on December 10, 2020.

Graduation Ceremonies

Spring, Summer and Fall - Nurses Pinning (A.S. 3303/3313, BS 5400)
December 10, 2020 at 3 p.m., Gym

Spring and Summer - Bachelor's, A.A, A.S, A.A.S. and VC's 
December 10, 2020 at 7 p.m., Gym

Fall - Bachelor's, A.S, A.A.S. and VC's
December 11, 2020 at 3 p.m., Gym

Fall - All A.A. Degrees
December 11, 2020 at 7 p.m., Gym 

All spring, summer and fall graduate names will be listed in the commencement program if the graduation application is submitted before the deadline to have name in program.

Additional information about graduation is available at sfcollege.edu/graduation.

All international students should contact International Student Services so that we can help them maintain their immigration status.

The college currently remains open with all services moving to a virtual environment. Therefore, our current staffing models would not decrease at this time however, there may be a need for flexibility to ask that both part-time and full-time workers assist in different departments temporarily as we adjust to serve student needs. Please feel free to contact Human Resources with any concerns regarding staffing or the need for extra assistance during this time.

A cloth face covering is fabric that covers the nose and mouth. 

They can reduce the release of infectious particles into the air when someone speaks, coughs, or sneezes, including someone who has COVID-19 but feels well. Cloth face coverings are not a substitute for physical distancing, washing your hands, and staying home when you are ill, but they are helpful when combined with these measures.

Cloth face coverings should:

• fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• be secured with ties or ear loops
• include multiple layers of fabric
• allow for breathing without restriction
• be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape

Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose and mouth when removing their cloth face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.

Wash your hands before and after touching and adjusting the cloth face covering.

Wash your cloth face covering frequently, ideally after each use, or at least daily. Masks should be washed with detergent and hot water. Have a bag or bin to keep cloth face coverings in until they can be laundered. 

Discard cloth face coverings that:

• No longer cover the nose and mouth
• Have stretched out or damaged ties or straps
• Cannot stay on your face
• Have holes or tears in the fabric