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Transferring to EFSC
You’re in the right section if Eastern Florida State College is not the first college or university you've attended and you now plan to seek a degree or certificate at Eastern Florida. EFSC offers the Transfer Equivalency Self-Service audit tool known as TESS so those considering a transfer to Eastern Florida can see how their transferred classes would articulate and apply toward a degree at EFSC. You can also check our guidelines for more details on how transfer credits are evaluated by EFSC's Registrar's office. Follow the steps below to apply and enroll in classes at EFSC.
Steps to Enrollment
Step 1: Explore EFSC campuses and our Degrees & Programs.
Before you even apply, you want to learn more about EFSC’s four campuses and the degrees and programs that interest you. Think about your career aspirations and how your course of study can help you achieve your goals. Our interactive Explore Your Options page will help you sort through our degrees and programs.
View a list of EFSC Programs and their Admission Requirements
Our Career Planning & Development Centers also are a resource during this stage of planning and throughout your college experience.
Step 2: Apply for Admission and provide proof of residency.
Note: if you are an International Transfer student, follow the steps for International Students.
EFSC uses a convenient online application system.
You can pay the one-time, non-refundable $30 application fee online or in person. The application, in combination with the Florida Residency Guidelines, will walk you through the process and required Declaration. This same Declaration is used by non-Florida residents to declare that classification. Be sure to follow up and submit the residency supporting documents to the EFSC campus you select as your primary campus. Campus admission office addresses are on the Residency Information sheet and on our main admissions contact page.
Access Eastern Florida's online application
Access Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes Declaration
Step 3: Request that your final, official transcripts from high school and all colleges you previously attended be sent to EFSC.
During the application process, you chose a primary campus as the place you would send all required documents, including final, official high school transcripts and residency documents. To send final, official college transcripts, please send all paper college transcripts to the Office of the Registrar, 1519 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, Florida 32922. To send transcripts electronically to Eastern Florida State College, please request that they be sent to registrar@easternflorida.edu
Note: A transcript with courses in progress is not considered a final transcript. Official college transcripts will not be accepted in the Student Document Dropbox in your myEFSC Student Portal.
Step 4: Meet with an advisor to determine whether you need Placement Testing.
As a transfer student, you may or may not need Placement Testing to assess your readiness for college.
If you’ve taken the SAT/ACT and your scores are less than two years old or if you’ve completed college level English and math courses from a regionally accredited U.S. institution with a grade of “C” or higher, have your official test score reports and/or official transcripts sent to your primary campus. If you’ve earned an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, this exempts you from Placement Testing once we’ve received and verified your documentation.
An Academic Advisor can review these issues with you, plus help you develop an educational
plan, schedule classes and address other academic concerns. Academic advising is available in the Student Services Center on all campuses on a walk-in basis. Appointments
are also available by calling 321-632-1111. Students are encouraged to meet with an
advisor every term to monitor progress.
To determine if your degree or certificate program requires placement testing, please
review the EFSC Programs & Admissions Requirements. Eastern Florida offers College-Credit and Vocational Credit pre-assessment, which
you can explore at our Placement Testing website.
Step 5: Complete student orientation.
Orientation is mandatory for all transfer students, re-admit students and first time students, and is recommended for all students. It’s an introduction to life at Eastern Florida and is done through an easy-to-use online system.
Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid.
Once you’ve been accepted as an Eastern Florida State College student, you should start the process of applying for financial aid – and you must reapply each year. Every EFSC student should apply because the only way to find out if you’re eligible is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Explore the Financial Aid section of our site for more information about financial aid and scholarships -- and the steps for applying.
Step 7: Register for classes, pay your fees, get your Student ID card, parking decal & books.
- Registering for classes online is the easiest way to go if you do not have any holds on your account. Visit the Class Schedule for current course listings. You can also register for classes in-person at any campus Advising office.
- Check out the Tuition & Fees section for information on paying fees.
- Student ID cards are available at any EFSC Campus Security Office for free by presenting your class registration and a photo ID. This ID also will be your library card and replacing a lost card costs $10.
- A Student Parking Permit is $40, plus tax – and involves a two-step process to generate a temporary permit online and then pick up the permit at your campus security office.
- Bookstores are located on all four campuses. At least 30 days prior to the first day of class for each term, EFSC posts a list of each textbook required for each course offered at the institution during the upcoming term. You can find the list at the bookstore website's "Find Textbooks" page, which will include the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for each required textbook or other identifying information, the title, all authors listed, publishers, edition number, copyright date and published date. Check with Financial Aid about help paying for books and check the Book Allowance availability schedule.