Open Door Grant Program
Open Door Grant Program
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.
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
Massage Therapy
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.