Navigating the Application Process at Broward College: A Comprehensive Guide

Applying to college can seem like a daunting process, but understanding the requirements and available resources can make it much smoother. This article provides a detailed overview of the application requirements for Broward College, catering to a wide range of prospective students, from recent high school graduates to international students and those seeking advanced degrees.

General Admission Requirements

Broward College (BC) welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. The Board of Trustees establishes Admission Policies at Broward College (BC) aligned to Florida Statutes, Chapter 1007.263, accompanying State Board of Education Administrative Rules, and College Policy. Generally, applicants must have:

A standard high school diploma.
A General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
A high school equivalency diploma issued by another state which is recognized as equivalent by State Board of Education rule and is based on an assessment recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Previously demonstrated competency in college credit post-secondary coursework by earning a minimum of 12 credits with a grade of C or higher in each college level course.
Hold a Certificate of Completion as described in Procedure AH6x2-5.01.
Completed the requirements for home education.

Applicants are required to have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all post-secondary coursework and must be in good academic standing at the last institution attended.

Specific Applicant Categories and Requirements

The admission requirements can vary based on the type of student you are.

International Students (F1 and M1 Visa)

Broward College welcomes students from around the world and is here to support your educational journey. International Applicants that are degree-seeking and attend classes full-time (at least 12 credits per term) or apply to the Language Training Program. International students have some specific requirements. These include:

Financial Affidavit of Support: International student applicants (F1 or M1 visa) to provide proof of financial sponsorship. Applicants will indicate who will be paying for their studies: parents, self, relatives, family friends, etc.
Affidavit of Support for Living Expenses: This form is OPTIONAL and used by international student applicants (F1 or M1 visa) who will be living with a relative or family friend in South Florida. The person signing the form will be responsible for all living expenses (e.g., housing, transportation, food, etc.).
F1 Transfer Form: This form is used by international student applicants (F1 immigration status) to determine if the Form I-20 can be transferred to Broward College (BC) upon acceptance.
Change of Program for International Students: This form is for F1 international students to request a change of program to an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. The change of program request must be submitted before the start of the term. This form is not intended for limited access programs, such as Bachelor's and Health Science degrees.
I-20 Extension Verification: This form is used by international students (F1 visa) to extend the Form I-20 when they need additional time to complete their program of study.
Last Term to Graduate: This form is used by international students (F1 visa) when they are in the last term to graduate and need (1) authorization for a reduced course load or (2) a confirmation of graduation term to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Opt-Out Credit Form: This form is OPTIONAL and used by international students (F1 visa) who do not want to receive credit for prior courses taken at accredited foreign post-secondary institutions (universities). However, transcripts and translations are still required.
Non-English academic records for all students must be accompanied by an official American Translators Association (ATA) certified English language translation.
International applicants must select the BAS program on the application and be accepted to the College before being considered for admission to the BAS program.
International students must first be admitted to the college.

Dual Enrollment Students

A Dual Enrollment Student: a current high school student who is taking college courses for credit before graduating from high school. This program allows you to get a head start on your college education while still completing your high school requirements. Dual Enrollment Recommendation Form: This form is used for enrollment into the dual enrollment program. High School Dual Enrolled: High school students who are also enrolled in college courses according to Florida Administrative Code Rule 6A-10.0315.

Transient Students

A Transient student is currently enrolled at another college/university and wants to take credit courses at Broward College to meet specific college or program requirements at their home institution. Note: If you are currently enrolled at another Post-Secondary institution and have permission from that institution to take one or more classes at Broward College and are not seeking to transfer or obtain a degree or certificate from Broward College, you are considered a non-degree-seeking student or transient student. Transient students attending Broward College as the host school are not charged an application fee, however, they are charged a transient fee not to exceed $5 per course enrolled.

Degree Seeking with Non-Standard Diplomas

Federal student aid cannot be awarded to a student who does not have a valid high school diploma recognized by the issuing state as eligible for Federal student financial aid.

Degree or non-degree seeking with Earned Degrees

Applicants with earned Bachelor's degrees can apply and enroll in degree or non-degree seeking programs.

Vocational and technical Certificates or Applied Technology Diploma Applicants

Requirements vary for applicants who intend to complete a Vocational Certificate, Technical Certificate, and/or Applied Technology Diploma from program to program.

Bachelor's Degree Program-Specific Requirements

Broward College offers Bachelor’s degree programs in various workforce demand areas. Applicants interested in applying to one of the College’s Bachelor’s degree programs should refer to the Programs A-Z section of the catalog. The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is an open access program designed for the adult learner who has earned a two-year technical degree and wishes to advance professionally. Applicants for the BAS program must have 60 college credits or earned an Associate’s degree with a minimum 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, the applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of general education requirements as part of their AA, AS, or AAS degree. The remaining general education semester hours (totaling 36) will be completed during the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. Broward College will automatically access the transcripts of previous or current students applying to the BAS program.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Sciences degree is designed specifically for those students with a desire to work in various aviation-related careers. The program introduces students who are new to aviation to a wide-ranging sampling of the various sectors, but also allows students with a more focused approach the opportunity to concentrate on a particular area of interest. This program is intended to prepare graduates for a variety of supervisory, management, and leadership positions within the growing aviation industry at airlines, airports, aircraft maintenance, and repair and overhaul companies, etc.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Sciences uses a 2+2 model designed to provide individuals who have obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from a regionally accredited college or university the opportunity to further their education. Applicants for the B.S. program should have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of general education requirements as part of their Associate’s degree. The remaining general education semester hours (totaling 36) will be completed during the Bachelor of Science degree program. Students who have not completed all lower-division pre-requisite coursework as part of their Associate's degree may still be admitted, but must complete pre-requisite courses early in the program to avoid delay. Financial Aid may not cover pre-requisite coursework. Applicants are required to have a conferred associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all post-secondary coursework. Applicants must be in good academic standing at the last institution they attended. Broward College will automatically access the transcripts of previous or current students applying to the B.S. program. As part of the admission process, students are required to complete an educational plan with their advisor. General admission to Broward College does not constitute admission to the B.S. program. Students must also submit a supplemental program application, which can be found at www.broward.edu/aviation. Students currently attending Broward College who wish to apply for the B.S. program are required to complete the supplemental program application which can be found at www.broward.edu/aviation. Graduates or previous Broward College students who have not been in attendance for more than two major terms are required to complete both the College re-entry application and the supplemental program application.

Bachelor of Science in Education

The Bachelor of Science in Education uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an Associate of Arts Degree, or at least 60 semester credit hours of postsecondary education from a regionally accredited college or university for entry into the program. The completion of an Associate of Arts Degree, or at least 60 semester credit hours of postsecondary education from a regionally accredited college or university and these credits must include 36 hours of General Education requirements. Note: Students must have earned a grade of “C” or better. The Secondary Biology and Mathematics Education programs require additional prerequisites. Student must pass the General Knowledge Exam (GKE): Student must pass any one subtest of the GKE for admission. Students must meet all admission requirements before acceptance into the program.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in environmental science

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in environmental science is designed for students that wish to pursue a career as a laboratory/field technician and/or progress to a graduate degree program (MS or PhD). The curriculum provides the students with a foundational understanding of science, critical thinking skills, experiential learning, ethics and specific technical knowledge and skills required to work in the laboratory or the field. The Biosecurity track (S600A) focuses on ecology, entomology, plant science, genetics, and other aspects of environmental science. The Physical Science track (S600B) focuses on geology, hydrogeology, oceanography, and other aspects of environmental science. The BC/UWF Physical Science 4+1 track (S600E) focuses on geology, hydrogeology, oceanography, and other aspects of environmental science. An optional Advanced Technical Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides additional discipline skills and knowledge that will make them competitive for employment within the environmental and physical science workforce. Students that are admitted to this track take 6-credits of MS level courses through the University of West Florida (distance or in-person) that will count for both the BS program and a UWF non-thesis MS degree. Grade point average: A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all general education coursework.

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RN-BSN Program

The RN-BSN Program is designed for Florida licensed registered nurses who have earned a two-year Associate of Science degree and wish to advance professionally. Submit a supplemental application to the RN-BSN Program by the deadline at www.broward.edu/bsn. Possess an unrestricted and unencumbered active license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida. Note: Students who transfer without completing a degree are subject to course-for-course transfer guidelines.

Additional Requirements and Information

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $35.00 (for U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens) or $75.00 (for International Students). Students who have submitted their FAFSA and are eligible for Federal Student Aid can request their application fee payment be deferred and paid once aid is awarded. In-person with cash, check, money order, debit card, or credit card at the Cashier’s Office at the Central Campus. bank. banks will be returned unprocessed.

Residency for Tuition Purposes

As a Florida State institution, there are two tuition rates: one for residents of Florida and one for non-residents. Every applicant for admission must submit and complete the Residency Affidavit for Florida Tuition Purposes, on the Student Forms site, as a statement of their length of residence in the state. In determining a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the burden of proof rests with the applicant. All residency documentation must be reviewed and validated before residency for tuition purposes can be established. Students who are unable to provide sufficient and acceptable documentation to prove residency in their initial classification will maintain a non-resident status for tuition purposes and will be charged out-of-state tuition rates. Any changes to students' initial residency determination must be made prior to the first day of classes for the semester enrolled. Thereafter, any residency status changes during enrollment, students must request that their residency is reclassified, which will impact all subsequent enrollment periods. Any student who wishes to appeal the denial of Florida Residency for tuition purposes must complete an Appeal of Residency Denial form on the Student Forms site. The student must seek classification/reclassification prior to submitting a request to the college-wide appeal committee.

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts for high school, and all colleges and universities attended. Note: Students, who have earned 24 credit hours of Broward credit through dual enrollment or transfer credits from other colleges and universities, may present their official college transcripts in lieu of high school records unless requesting financial aid. Students who receive Federal student aid at other institutions should understand and very carefully consider that the College has access to information relative to prior institutions attended where aid was awarded. Students who attended a college or university outside the United States must submit a course-by-course commercial evaluation identifying upper and lower division coursework along with an English translation. Only commercial evaluation companies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) will be accepted. The student is responsible for the cost of obtaining the commercial evaluation and translation service. Requested documents must be presented prior to registration for the student’s first term of enrollment.

Financial Aid

Students who need assistance paying their tuition and fees must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be considered for grants, institutional, State, and Foundation scholarships, Federal direct subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, or work/study, a student must file a FAFSA annually for each academic year where aid is requested. Broward College’s school code is 001500. Students and parents who file taxes are encouraged to transfer their federal tax information from the IRS when completing the FAFSA. If selected for verification of income, students and parents who filed taxes may be required to submit copies of their IRS tax transcripts or tax returns. Non-tax filers may be required to submit a Non-Tax Filer Statement from the IRS. Florida Bright Futures students are not required to complete the FASFA to be eligible to receive their Florida Bright Futures awards.

Placement Testing

Per College Policy 6Hx2-5.14 and Procedure A6Hx2-5.14 and as part of the admission process, all degree-seeking students (Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Technical Certificate (TC, and Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)) may be assessed in writing, reading, and mathematics to establish their communication and computation achievement levels. Students who believe they may be exempt are strongly encouraged to schedule an immediate appointment with a Broward College Academic Advisor. Even students who are exempt from the demonstrating readiness for college-level communication and computation requirement have the legal right to request to take - at absolutely no cost/obligation - a common placement test (PERT or ACCUPLACER Next Generation), offered at all of our campus Testing and Assessment Centers. This is strongly encouraged. Doing so provides the student with a more accurate measurement of his/her current level of college academic readiness, which helps one better determine whether a developmental education option should be chosen and, if so, which one(s). Placement methods available are in accordance with Florida State Rule and Statute. The College offers two local common placement tests: ACCUPLACER Next Generation and PERT. It is important for the non-exempt student, to know that a local common placement test is not a pass or fail test, but rather a test given to determine a student’s placement level in Mathematics, Writing, and Reading. Students may also use ACT and SAT test scores that are less than two years old. Additional alternative methods of placement are also available. Students’ scores on ACT or SAT may exempt them from common placement testing. A student whose method(s) of demonstrating readiness for college-level communication and computation meet or exceed the statewide minimum score requirement may enroll in college-level English and Mathematics courses. Students enrolled in developmental education courses may be eligible to enroll concurrently in certain other college-level courses. Transfer students’ placement will be based on the official evaluation of credit earned at previous colleges. Degree-holding students will not be required to demonstrate readiness for college-level communication or computation upon submission of an official transcript from a regionally-accredited college. However, some degree-holding students whose primary language is not English may require college-level placement. Students enrolling in selected Vocational Certificate programs are required to submit recent scores, no more than two years old, from the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Remediation services are available in all campus Academic Success Centers. Once study is completed, students must retake the TABE and present passing scores in all areas to graduate with their certificate/diploma. TABE testing is available on each campus.

New Student Orientation and Academic Advising

Complete the New Student Orientation required of all first-time in-college-students. Students may choose from a variety of schedules to select and attend one of the sessions at any Broward College campuses or centers. All new and continuing students are required to meet with an Academic Advisor to develop an educational plan prior to the end of their second term of enrollment.

Honors College

Program Entrance Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, Broward College Application, and Honors College Application. The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College Certificate is your passport to a successful college career. Working towards the Honors Certificate challenges you to perform at your best. It is limited to students who earn a 3.50 or higher Overall/Honors GPA, and requires the completion of 15 Honors credit hours (three of which must be from IDH2121). Taking 15 Honors credit hours provides students with a stimulating and enriching GenEd background and helps prepare them for the challenges they will face when they transfer. The Honors Certificate opens up scholarship possibilities and is an excellent asset on your college resume. While it does not guarantee a transfer scholarship, since other factors such as your GPA are considered, the Honors Certificate may make you eligible for more scholarships at state universities. The Certificate may also be required for you to transfer into Honors programs as a junior at some four year universities. It is an important part of your overall student record which admission counselors will consider. Decide early to work towards the Honors Certificate. That way, you will have time to take the 15 required Honors credits (three of which is IDH2121). Remember that (except for IDH2121) most Honors courses fulfill GenEd. requirements, so you should not have to take more than one extra course to meet the 15 credit requirement.

Student Success Coaches

Broward College assigns each applicant a Student Success Coach who will guide them in becoming acquainted with the institution and provide support throughout the admission requirements and enrollment processes.

Important Forms and Procedures

Broward College provides various forms and procedures to address specific student needs. These include:

Appeal of Residency Denial: This form is for a student who wishes to appeal the denial of residency for tuition purposes.
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Florida Resident Form: Submit your DCF paperwork provided by your caseworker by completing the form.
Florida State Employee Tuition Fee Waiver: This form is for Florida state employees seeking a tuition fee waiver for courses taken at Broward College. Students seeking this waiver must complete a Broward College application for admission and complete all admission requirements. Please Note: The Home School Affidavit must be completed by the student's parent or legal guardian. After clicking the link to access the form, the student's parent or legal guardian must create an account with Dynamic Forms.
Homeless Exemption Certification: Waiver of tuition and fee payments for students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence or whose primary nighttime residence is a public or private shelter designed to provide temporary residence, a public or private transitional living program, or a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
MAC1105C to MAT0022 Transfer Request: A student who would like to be dropped from a section of MAC1105C and enrolled in a section of MAT0022.
Unattainable Education Records Declaration: A student who cannot obtain transcripts from a prior post-secondary institution due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., the school is permanently closed, the school's records have been destroyed due to a natural disaster, etc.). Department of Veterans Affairs who is requesting consideration for an out-of-state tuition and fee waiver.
Submit Petition for Refund Request: A student may submit a petition for a refund for a withdrawal after the published 100% refund deadline only when non-academic extenuating circumstances prohibit a student's ability to withdraw.
Third-Party Voucher Submission Form: This form is for a student to submit tuition payment coverage from an approved Third-Party Sponsor. If, for any reason, the College is unable to complete the billing process with the sponsor, the student will be billed with an immediate due date.

Falsification of Information

Pursuant to the College’s Admissions Policy 6Hx2-5.01, falsification of any information on the application is grounds for admission denial and/or expulsion if already enrolled. colleges and universities that fail to submit complete transcripts from those institutions will be disciplined when the falsification is discovered. Additionally, Applicants who falsify their citizenship status upon admission or re-admission may be denied admission or dismissed permanently at the point the misrepresentation is discovered by the College.

Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

If an applicant has a Social Security Number (SSN) or a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), federal law requires that it is furnished to Broward College (BC) so that it may be included on documents filed by the institution with the Internal Revenue Service.

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