Open Door Grant

In partnership with the Florida Department of Education, FSCJ is excited to offer qualified students up to $3,000 for selected high-demand, non-credit programs that lead to industry certification through the Open Door Grant program. This program was established to help close the needs gap for skilled training and workers, provide more financial assistance to students and increase the interest of high-demand career training and technical education to current and future workers.

Available Programs

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• CompTIA A+ Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Public Safety Telecommunicator
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
• CompTIA Network + Certification
• CompTIA Security + Certification
• Supply Chain Professional (SC Pro)
• Patient Care Technician Program (CPCT)*
• Python II (PCS Certification)
• Massage Therapy (LMT)*

* Represents programs where the tuition and fees are greater than the $3,000 Open Door Grant Scholarship

How do I find out if I qualify?

Students must complete the following to receive consideration for funding from the Open Door Grant Program:

Step 1

Click here to complete the Open Door Grant Program application.

Step 2

Complete the FSCJ online application at apply.fscj.edu.

Funds will be applied to student account once the application has been approved and student program/course registration is verified. Open Door Grant funds are for individuals that reside in Florida that are unemployed, under-employed or furloughed.