Open Door Grant Program

The 2024-2025 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. Returning students are given priority over new students. Students will be accepted on an ongoing basis while funds are available, up until June 30, 2025.
The following programs are eligible for Fall 2024 Open Door Grant Funds:

  • Applied Information Technology 

  • Computer Systems & Information Technology (CSIT)

  • Electricity

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2

  • Master Automotive Service Technology 1

  • Master Automotive Service Technology 2

  • Network Support Services

  • Patient Care Technician

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Plumbing

  • Practical Nursing

  • Welding Technology

  • Welding Technology – Advanced

​How do I qualify for the Fall Open Door Grant?

  1. Enrollment in one of the above-listed CTE programs

  2. Complete an Open-Door Grant Application

Open-Door Grant Application