STC accepts applications on a non-discriminatory basis from anyone having the interest in an occupational training program. STC admits as postsecondary (adult) students, those individuals who have completed their secondary school education, or who are 16 years of age or older and have officially withdrawn from high school. Secondary (high school) Career Dual Enrollment students apply through their high school guidance department. Technical Magnet High School students apply through the District Innovative Programs office.

Financial aid programs are available to assist eligible individuals who demonstrate the ability to benefit from training but may not otherwise be able to afford the cost of attendance. Student selection for financial assistance is made without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

To apply for financial assistance, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and follow STC financial aid process. To remain eligible, students are also required to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Sheridan Technical College does not offer loans of any kind. However, the following funding sources may be available to students depending upon the course of study and/or financial need. Students are encouraged to meet with a financial aid advisor or visit the Office of Student Affairs to explore available funding options and determine eligibility.

• Agency Referrals  
• Bright Futures
• Broward Technical Colleges’ Education Fund
• CareerSource Broward
• Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
• Federal Pell and FSEOG Grants
• Fee Waivers
• Financial Aid Fee Trust Fund (FAFTF)
• FL National Guard Education for Dollars (EDD)
• Florida Pre-Paid Tuition Plan
• Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Florida Student Assistance Grant Career Education (FSAG-CE)
• Other Grants
• Other Scholarships
• Veterans Educational Benefits

Students with previous technical training from other institutions may receive credit for that training within 2 years of completion. A transcript from a Florida public institution documenting Course Completion and/or Occupational Completion Points achieved for a specific technical program will be accepted in transfer at the receiving institution for the same technical program. Students also have the ability to transfer from one program to another witin the institution. 

Upon completing a technical program and meeting eligibility requirements—including earning an aligned industry credential—students may receive credits toward an Associate Degree at Broward College or within the Florida College System. To qualify, students must enroll in Broward College or a Florida State Community College within two years of completing their program at STC. For more information visit: www.broward.edu/admissions/credit-for-prior-learning.

Welcome to Sheridan Technical College! Whether you are starting your career, changing careers or recently unemployed, we are confident you will gain the essential skills needed to be successful and we are here to support you every step of the way! Prospective students are required to complete a free program orientation and take an academic assessment, unless specific exemption criteria have been met. 

Our admissions process is designed to be straightforward and supportive, guiding you step by step from application to enrollment. We are committed to making the admissions process smooth and accessible, ensuring you have the guidance and resources needed to start your educational journey with confidence.

To apply, visit www.sheridantechnicalcollege.edu/getting-started.

Program start dates vary based on the program of interest, therefore, enrollment and admission is an ongoing process. Please contact a Program Counselor for more information.

STC enrolls students year-round, making it easy to begin your journey toward a rewarding career whenever you're ready. Explore our wide range of programs and flexible learning options by visiting the www.sheridantechnicalcollege.edu/getting-started/.

There are no additional fees assessed for Distance Learning.

The institution’s distance education courses and programs are identical to those on campus in terms of the quality, rigor, breadth of academic and technical standards, completion requirements, and the credential awarded. rms of quality, rigor, breadth of academic and technical standards, completion requirements, and the credential awarded.  Both on-campus and distance education curriculum follow the academic and technical standards and completion requirements as outlined in the Florida Department of Education curriculum frameworks.  

Sheridan Technical College has three campuses. STC Main Campus is located on a beautifully landscaped, 18-acre site in Hollywood, Florida and hosts the majority of STC’s Career and Technical Education programs. The STC West Campus in Pembroke Pines, Florida houses Auto Service Tech along with three workforce programs: Commercial Vehicle Driving, Commercial Class B Driving, and Diesel Systems Technician.

Sheridan Technical High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a blended learning magnet school where high school students are offered a four-year course of study delivering high rigor academic and technical instruction while infusing technology into the various aspects of campus life.