Steps to Enroll: 

1. Apply for Admission 

• Apply Now to complete the application for admission. 
• Pay $25 application fee.
  • Click here to learn more about application fee waivers. 

2. Apply for Financial Aid + Scholarships (optional) 

• Submit your FAFSA (NWFSC code: 001510). 
• Complete the NWFSC Scholarship application. 
• Monitor your NWFSC email and My Financial Aid page in RaiderNet. 

3. Submit Transcripts  

• Submit final, official high school or GED transcripts to the Office of Academic Records and Enrollment. 
• Homeschool graduates:  
  • Submit your homeschool school transcript.  
  • Fill out and submit the Home Education Completion Affadavit. 
• Submit final, official college transcripts, AP, IB or CLEP test scores. 
  • This includes all military transcripts such as Community College of the Air Force and the Joint Services Transcript. 
  • Submit any college transcripts with dual enrollment credits earned outside of NWFSC. 

4. Review Placement Testing Requirements 

• Submit ACT, SAT, or PERT scores—or take placement tests if needed. 

5. Complete the Residency Declaration for Discounted Tuition 

• NWFSC offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Florida. To take advantage of this and receive in-state tuition, students must prove Florida Residency by submitting the Florida Residency Declaration and provide all applicable supporting documentation.  
  • Log into your NWFSC RaiderNet account 
  • Fill out the Florida Residency Declaration form.  
    • Note: The Residency Declaration form and supporting documentation must be submitted by the first day of classes of your first term to be eligible for the discounted tuition rate. 

6. Meet with an Academic Advisor 

• Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor: 
  • Appointments are available: In-person, via Zoom, or by phone. 
  • Call 850.502.2895 to make an appointment. 
• Discuss your degree audit to assist in determining classes. 

7. Register for Classes