Overview
Santa Fe College's College for Kids (CFK) has been awarded funding by Children's Trust of Alachua County (CTAC) and will be able to offer a limited number of scholarships for our summer programs.The CTAC, a special district created by Alachua County voters in 2018, funds and supports a coordinated system of community services that allows all youth and their families to thrive.
To qualify for a full or partial scholarship, you must be a resident of Alachua County and meet the following criteria:
- Full scholarships: Children from families at or below 200% 2021 Federal poverty threshold, children with Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plans, and/or children from families receiving SNAP benefits, children in foster care, children in voluntary and formal kinship care and children under in-home case management supervision.
- Partial scholarships: Children from families between 200% - 400% 2021 federal poverty level.
Note: Children receiving school readiness funds at a site are not eligible for Children's Trust summer scholarship funds.
For reference: Poverty Thresholds for 2021 by Family Size
| # of people in family | 100% | 133% | 138% | 150% | 200% | 300% | 400% |
| 1 | $12,880 | $17,130 | $17,774 | $19,320 | $25,760 | $38,640 | $51,520 |
| 2 | $17,420 | $23,169 | $24,040 | $26,130 | $34,840 | $52,260 | $69,680 |
| 3 | $21,960 | $29,207 | $30,305 | $32,940 | $43,920 | $65,880 | $87,840 |
| 4 | $26,500 | $35,245 | $36,570 | $39,750 | $53,000 | $79,500 | $106,000 |
| 5 | $31,040 | $41,283 | $42,835 | $46,560 | $62,080 | $93,120 | $124,160 |
| 6 | $35,580 | $47,321 | $49,100 | $53,370 | $71,160 | $106,740 | $142,320 |
| 7 | $40,120 | $53,360 | $55,366 | $60,180 | $80,240 | $120,360 | $160,480 |
| 8 | $44,660 | $59,398 | $61,631 | $66,990 | $89,320 | $133,980 | $178,640 |
Add $4,540 for each person over 8
Scholarship Required Documents: - Alachua County resident - Driver's License or State ID card
- CTAC Child Enrollment Form
- CFK Registration Form with camp preferences
One of the following:
- Income Statements (pay stubs)
- Previous Year Tax Return
- SNAP Verification Form
- Letter Verifying IEP or 504 Plan
- Letter From Employer
- Family Income Certification Letter
- Foster Care/Kinship Care or Under In-Home Case Management – Letter from Case Manager
For more information on the College For Kids summer program, visit sfcollege.edu/cfk.
To request an application packet:
Email: comm-ed@sfcollege.edu
Phone: 352-395-5193
Priority Deadline: Taking applications on a first-come, first-serve basis.