Southwest Florida College

Southwest Florida College offers students the skills they need in order to be in demand in the today's highly competitive workplace. SFC caters to students who either want training for a new career or training that will help them advance in their current career. The College has a skilled team of professionals who have tailored programs to suit the needs of students and the needs of industry.

SFC offers day, night, and weekend classes so that students can fit their training into their busy schedules and learn at their own convenience and pace. The College's commitment to student success doesn't end with graduation. Instead, they offer career placement services that can help match skills with the demands of industry. Southwest Florida College's career placement rate for graduates in the last two years is between 85 and 95 percent.

Southwest Florida College offers a unique co-operative program that gives students the chance to test their skills and give an employer the chance to evaluate their potential as a full-time employee. Participation in co-operative education is very competitive and highly selective. It is extremely rare in today's job market for an employer to have the opportunity to evaluate a student doing short-term wok prior to making a decision about long-term employment. But with Southwest Florida College's co-operative program, students get that opportunity to make a good impression and secure a job.

Southwest Florida College makes every effort to help all eligible students find the financial assistance that will allow them to receive a quality education. SFC students whose financial resources will not meet the full cost of an education have access to numerous federal and state financial aid programs. Students must be enrolled and attend at least six quarter credits to qualify for financial aid and must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined in Southwest Florida College's catalog. Southwest Florida College recommends that students apply for financial aid far in advance of registration for classes to allow sufficient time for application processing. Financial aid must be approved and all necessary documentation completed before aid can be applied to tuition and fees.

The mission of Southwest Florida College is to provide an education to men and women, enabling them to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives. To support this mission, the College offers Associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates; general education courses as an essential element of all programs; a faculty whose credentials include academic preparation, professional, and practical experience; services to help students develop realistic academic plans and identify career objectives; co-operative education that combines formal education with relevant work experience; lifetime career assistance to help graduates secure employment opportunities; and an environment that is professional and conducive to learning.