Tuition fees are established by the Florida Legislature and Polk County School Board. Tuition and program costs are to be paid at the beginning of each semester. New students who enroll after the initial registration period will pay a pro-rated amount based on the instructional time remaining in the semester. Program costs may vary and are subject to change without notice. Tuition for Florida residents is lower than tuition for non-residents. A student must live in the state of Florida for twelve (12) months before establishment of Florida Residency. The student must present documentation to that effect.

International Students

International students can register, enroll and study at the Colleges if they have a valid status as defined by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Proper documentation proving valid status must be shown at the time of registration.

Financial Assistance Statement

Financial aid is available for all students who qualify and enroll in an approved technical college education training program at a Technical College. The need is based upon individual student need or merit criteria. A Financial Aid Coordinator will help determine eligibility. The financial aid offered at the college consists of Title IV Federal Pell Grant, Florida Student Assistance Grant, Florida Work Experience Program, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, Student Financial Aid Fund, private scholarships, and assistance. Students who wish to apply for Financial Aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/).

Students receiving financial aid need to confirm payment procedures with the college’s Financial Aid Coordinator. Students receiving financial aid who withdraw from their registered program will be subject to a financial aid review and will be notified of any financial obligation deemed to be the student’s responsibility. Once a financial aid student notifies the school he/she is withdrawing from school or is withdrawn by the teacher, a Return of Title IV Funds calculation is processed by the Financial Aid Coordinator. If the student receiving financial aid does not complete enough clock hours to draw down Pell funds to pay tuition and lab fees, the student becomes responsible for the outstanding debt.

Financial Assistance at Ridge Technical College includes: