Open Door Grant Program
Open Door Grant Program Update
At this time, no additional Open Door Grant funding is available for the current academic year 2025-2026. Please check back periodically for updates regarding funding opportunities for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.
The Open Door Grant Program is a financial aid program for students at a Florida College Systems institution to incentivize current and future workers to enroll in career and technical education programs that lead to a credential, certificate or degree.
This opportunity offers students in eligible programs a maximum award amount equal to 100% of tuition, fees, assessment costs, books and supplies, not otherwise covered by federal/state grants or other third party payment. This is subject to the availability of funding and returning students are give priority.
The following programs are eligible for Open Door Grant funds:
Certified Nursing Assistant*
Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
Commercial Vehicle Driving*
Correctional Basic Recruit and Cross-over program*
Emergency Medical Technician*
Firefighter/EMT Combined
Firefighter Minimum Standards*
Law Enforcement Basic Recruit and Cross-over program
Licensed Practical Nursing
Network Infrastructure Certificate*
Welding Technology
*Programs are not eligible for Financial Aid but still qualify for Open Door funding. If you have additional questions, contact 386-754-4296.
How do I qualify for Open Door Grant?
- Apply for admission to FGC
- Register in an Eligible Program listed above
- While not required for Open Door, it is highly encouraged that you complete the 26-27 FAFSA to determine any federal financial aid eligibility.
- Open Door Grant funds will be applied once the student has been admitted to FGC, students program/course registration is verified, and other aid is applied.