The Florida College Adopt Program

The Adopt Program is about people helping people. Adopt matches deserving students with donors who are interested in helping students attend FC. The students selected are informed of their "adoption" and keep the donor informed of their progress during the year.

The Florida College Adopt Program Application

Who Adopt is For

Adopt is for students who have done everything they can to find aid through the normal channels of scholarships, grants, loans and work contracts but who still find themselves short of the money they need to attend Florida College.

Adopt is not based on academics. Students must have good character and a low EFC (Expected Family Contribution). They may be from single-parent homes or from families with other college-age children.

Adopt Program Requirements

Requirements to be considered by the Florida College Adopt Program include:

• Completing the FAFSA
• Applying for a Stafford, Perkins or King loan
• Completing the Adopt application
• Attending the Adopt reception during Lectures
• Passing 12 credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA per semester
• Sending “thank you” letters to donors who help you
• Working three service hours each semester

In addition, students who are accepted for the Adopt Program must sign a pledge that when they are financially on their feet in the future they will reverse roles and become an adoptive parent.

Application Deadlines

There are multiple deadlines, but the earlier you apply the more money is available.

Fall Semester Deadlines
July 1, 2008	Awards range from $1000 - $5000
Aug 1, 2008	Awards range from $900 - $4500
Aug 31, 2008	Awards range from $800 - $4000
Spring Semester Deadlines
Dec 15, 2008	Awards range from $500 - $2500
Jan 1, 2009	Awards range from $500 - $2250
Jan 16, 2009	Awards range from $500 - $2000