Finish at the Top

Finish at the Top was created to support former Santa Fe College students who have completed more than fifty percent of their degree or credential but have yet to graduate. The program provides students with support and guidance through the re-enrollment process so that they may finally earn the degree they’ve worked for.

Students returning to Santa Fe College with 12 credits or less should apply for the Last Mile Scholarship. The Last Mile Scholarship was created to support Santa Fe College students who previously stopped out but only need 12 credit hours or less to graduate. For more information about the Last Mile Scholarship, see the information below.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Finish at the Top, students must:

• Have been previously enrolled at Santa Fe College.
• Not have been enrolled for at least one calendar year.
• Have completed at least 50% of their degree program.
• Must enrolled in an eligible degree/credential-seeking program. (Students enrolled in adult education, transient, high school dual enrollment, and/or continuing education programs are not eligible for program or scholarship consideration.).
• Must have at least a 2.0 All College Cumulative GPA (all attempted college coursework).
• Must have at least a 2.0 on SF coursework toward the primary degree program.
• Be in good academic standing or warning status.

Finish at the Top students receive dedicated advisement and support with the readmission process, guidance locating scholarships and other types of aid and assistance navigating college and community resources that aid them in their educational and career goals. Finish at the Top students returning to Santa Fe College with 12 credits or less should apply for the Last Mile Scholarship.

Last Mile Scholarship

The Last Mile Scholarship was created to support Santa Fe College students who previously stopped out but only need 12 credit hours or less to graduate. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Last Mile Scholarship, students must:

• Have at least a 2.0 SF degree GPA.
• Have 12 credit hours or less remaining to complete your degree or credential.
• Have in-state residency or quality for the Florida High School Graduate Out-of-State Waiver.
• Have been a previous SF student but not enrolled within the last year.
• Be in good academic standing or warning status.
• Have unmet financial need.

Steps to Apply for the Last Mile Scholarship

1. If you are not a current student, please readmit to Santa Fe College by signing in to the application with your SFID and password.
2. Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. SF uses this application to determine your financial need. You will get an email from the US Department of Education once your FAFSA application has been processed successfully. This may take up to a week. If you do not qualify to complete the FAFSA (i.e., you do not have a social security number), you will be required to provide a statement of financial need within the Santa Fe College General Scholarship Application instead of completing the FAFSA.
3. After you have received confirmation that your FAFSA application has been processed successfully, fill out the Santa Fe College General Scholarship Application. You will have to sign in with your student information to complete this application.
4. Email FinishattheTop@sfcollege.edu indicating that you are interested in the Last Mile Scholarship and confirming that you have filled out the FAFSA and SF Scholarship Application.
5. Santa Fe College will review student applications and determine award amount. Students will be notified through their SF email after scholarship application review.

Want to Learn More?

We are committed to providing the guidance and services necessary to support continued success. Please contact Finishatthetop@sfcollege.edu for more information.

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