Santa Fe College, a comprehensive public institution of higher education serving North Central Florida and beyond, adds value to the lives of our students and enriches our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs and student services, and community leadership and service. Study at a college where excellence and student success are valued and celebrated!

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. This financial assistance helps cover educational expenses and related costs. There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Full-time enrollment is 12 credits per semester. Many full-time students take 12 credits in fall, 12 credits in spring, and 6 credits in summer.

SF offers two types of scholarships. Submit the FAFSA (or an alternative, if needed) and complete any required scholarship applications to be considered.

Institutional Scholarships

• Open to full-time and part-time students
• Based on financial need, academic achievement, or both
• Requires FAFSA or alternative form
• Some may require a separate scholarship application

Foundation Scholarships

Privately funded scholarships awarded through a competitive application process.

• Primarily for in-state, degree-seeking students; some scholarships available to out-of-state students.
• Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA required. 
• Most scholarships require full-time enrollment; some available to part-time or bachelor students. 
• Complete Foundation application and submit unofficial high school or college transcripts (if applicable). 
• Recipients must submit a Thank You letter before funds are disbursed.

Learn more and apply at SF Scholarships and Scholarship requirements.

Santa Fe College offers more than 90 Certificate and Associate's Degree programs,  9 Bachelor's Degree programs, and sends more transfer students to UF than any other college. SF's graduation rate ranks first among Florida public colleges.

A list of critical dates is available online at: https://www.sfcollege.edu/registrar/calendar-and-critical-dates.html.

Admission: https://www.sfcollege.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/

Santa Fe's Distance Learning Fee is $10 per credit hour.

Santa Fe College offers numerous certificate and associate's degree programs, nine bachelor's degree programs, and sends more transfer students to UF than any other college. SF's graduation rate ranks first among Florida public colleges, and SF is in the Top 10 nationally for the number of A.A degrees awarded.

Student Life supports SF Student Government, Events, Athletics and special interest clubs for our students to participate in each term. 

Intramural Sports: SF students sign up at SF Intramurals Athletics website.

Fitness Center: Learn about our Fitness center - Santa Fe College Athletics

Sports involvement in SF Clubs: SF Students can Join a Club - Student Life.

Sports Management via SF Athletics: SF Students majoring in sports management can engage with the athletic department and gain experience in the areas of marketing, promotions, game/event management, social media/video production, and sports information. Volunteer and paid positions available. Contact the Athletic Director.

The Athletic Department boasts a graduation rate of over 80% and is one of the strongest programs in NJCAA Region VIII. Our five teams compete in the Citrus Conference, and four teams have represented Region VIII at the national tournament for men’s baseball, women’s softball, women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball. Students interested in being recruited should visit our website: Find your gold - Santa Fe College Athletics.