Estimated Expenses
To help reduce costs, we encourage all Correctional Officer Academy students to consider obtaining a sponsorship. When you secure a sponsorship, a correctional agency such as the Brevard County Sheriff's Office may hire you prior to starting the academy and they'll also cover the cost of your tuition, lab fees, and uniforms.
While sponsorships are not guranteed, they're available to applicants who meet the hiring criteria of the employing agency. Students may also self-sponsor and pay their own costs.
Because this shorter-length program is NOT eligible for Federal financial aid, please review information about other funding options you can explore.
Estimated Corrections program expenses subject to change
| Expense | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Resident Tuition* | 420 Clock Hours at Current Rate of $2.56 Per Clock Hour | $1,075.20 |
| Non-Florida Resident Tuition* | 420 Clock Hours at Current Rate of $10.25 Per Clock Hour | $4,305.00 |
| Lab fees | Defensive Tactics, Firearms, etc | $450.00 |
| Access Fee | WiFi and printer access fee | $10.00 |
| EFSC Admissions Application Fee | Cost to apply to Eastern Florida State College | $30.00 |
| Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test | CJBAT for Corrections | $39.00 |
| Medical Clearance Exam | Varies | |
| Books | $106.51 | |
| Uniforms | Paid by Self-Sponsored Applicants Only | $484.00 |
| Corrections Academy Assessment Process | Background investigation includes: Physical Agility Test (PAT), fingerprint check,
polygraph, and interviews (Only Self-Sponsored Applicans pay this cost) |
$575.00 |
| Graduation Fee | Cost to Apply to Graduate | $20.00 |
| Corrections State Officer Certification Exam | $150.00 | |
| Total Approximate Costs: | Florida Residents | $2,939.71 |
| Total Approximate Costs: | Non-Florida Residents | $6,169.51 |
*Note: To qualify for Florida Resident tuition, proof of residency in Florida must be established according to EFSC Residency guidelines. If a student is employed by a state agency in a job-related corrections position and student fees are paid for by that agency, the student will qualify for the Florida Residency tuition rate.