Seminole State College of Florida

Key Highlights

• Public Florida College System institution accredited to award associate and bachelor’s degrees
• Chartered in 1965 and operating under its current name since 2009
• Multi-location institution with campus-based, hybrid, remote, and online study options
• Bachelor’s study generally follows a 2+2 completion model

Student Life & Environment

Student life is spread across a commuter-oriented, multi-campus environment rather than concentrated in a single residential precinct. The Office of Student Life runs programming at Altamonte Springs, the Lee Campus at Oviedo, and Sanford/Lake Mary. Students can use RaiderConnect to locate organizations, activities, and events across the college. The college reports more than 50 clubs and organizations. Participation options include Student Government Association, leadership-development programs, the Campus Activities Team, volunteer service, cultural programming, and campus events. Because activities and services may be tied to particular locations, students should check where and when a club meets before building participation into a class or work schedule. Sanford/Lake Mary includes the Raider Center, which houses athletics and recreation facilities such as a basketball court, fitness area, weight room, locker rooms, and meeting space. Student Affairs also coordinates advising, athletics, disability support, veteran services, wellness resources, testing, and career development. Counseling support is available through the college and partner community agencies for currently enrolled students. The published 2026–2027 cost-of-attendance budgets distinguish students living with parents or relatives from those living off campus; they do not provide an on-campus residential budget. Prospective students should therefore plan housing and transportation independently and confirm whether their preferred campus offers the services and activities they expect.

Location & Surroundings

The database record points to Sanford, and the institution’s main published address is 100 Weldon Boulevard at the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. This campus anchors the college’s operations and includes academic, student-service, library, athletics, public-safety, and career-support facilities. It is in Seminole County within the broader Orlando metropolitan area. Seminole State is not confined to that location. Admissions services are also available at the Altamonte Springs Campus and the Lee Campus at Oviedo, while Heathrow hosts programs and economic-development functions. Program placement matters: healthcare offerings have a significant presence at Altamonte Springs, and particular academic or support services may not be duplicated at every site. Students should verify the campus attached to each required course rather than assuming an entire program is available in Sanford. For students balancing employment or family responsibilities, the distributed locations and online formats can widen scheduling options. They also make transportation planning important, especially if a schedule combines sites. The college’s published living-cost categories anticipate commuting from a family home or independent off-campus accommodation, so applicants should evaluate travel time, parking, and local housing costs separately from tuition.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026–2027, the official fee schedule lists college-credit tuition and required fees of $104.08 per credit for Florida residents and $381.57 per credit for non-Florida residents. These are per-credit rates, not complete annual prices, and career-certificate or other course categories can use different rates. The financial-aid cost-of-attendance page also estimates books, transportation, personal expenses, and food and housing, with separate budgets for students living with parents or relatives and those living off campus. Actual expenses depend heavily on credit load and living arrangement. Students should distinguish this current fee schedule from the older annual tuition figures stored in the database record. The database amounts use a different reporting basis and are therefore not substituted into this profile. Program-specific expenses, insurance, testing, equipment, uniforms, and professional-licensure costs should be checked separately. Eligible students can pursue federal and state aid, scholarships, loans, and work-study through the financial-aid process. Foundation scholarship applicants for 2026–2027 must have a 2026–2027 FAFSA on file; eligibility and award criteria vary. International students should not assume access to federal aid and must separately demonstrate financial support. Career Services offers career exploration, résumé and cover-letter assistance, employability resources, experiential-learning support, and access to Handshake for jobs and internships. These services support career preparation but do not guarantee placement, salary, or licensure. Students considering regulated occupations should verify that their chosen program meets the relevant state’s professional requirements.