Transfer Student

As you get ready to apply, you can visit our EFSC Programs and their Admission Requirements page in the catalog to review each program's placement testing requirements, whether it's eligible for financial aid, and if it requires an additional application process because of being a limited access program.

Note: if you are an International Transfer student, follow the steps for International Students.

It's time to apply using our easy online application. You can start an application, save it, and come back and finish it later if you need to so get started now.

EFSC Online Application

There's a one-time, non-refundable $30 application fee that you can pay online by credit card or in person by cash or check. If paying in person you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay the fee through the Student Accounts process.

Please note that application processing can take up to 14 days. Check your email frequently for your acceptance letter.

For determining residency that impacts your tuition rates, 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 either in person or through our online Student Dropbox. (Don't stress: all the info you need is on that Residency page, plus you can contact the Admissions Team if you have questions).

Your acceptance email and letter will clearly outline any remaining admissions requirements and include information on how to access the myEFSC Student Portal, a key online tool as you submit any required admissions documents and during your time as a student. Our Accepted Students page also has clear guidance on how to complete and outstanding requirements.

For a transfer student, getting all your transcripts submitted to EFSC in a timely manner is critical.

A final, official High School transcript indicating date of graduation, GED® transcript or Homeschool Graduation Affidavit is required for registration into college courses. Florida public high school transcripts should be sent electronically when possible. If an official transcript must be mailed from your school, ask that they be sent to the EFSC campus you consider your primary campus. See the Accepted Students page for more on how to complete this requirement.

If you attended high school outside of the United States, see more information on international high school transcript evaluation.

Final, official college transcripts must come directly from the sending institution and be sent to the EFSC Registrar's Office.

• If the institution sends transcripts electronically, please request that they be sent to registrar@easternflorida.edu
• If the institution only sends paper transcripts, have it sent to Office of the Registrar, Eastern Florida State College, 1519 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, FL 32922. 
• See more about the process of sending college transcripts to EFSC.                               

Note: A transcript with courses in progress is not considered a final transcript. Transcripts sent from the student will not be considered as official.

Online orientation is required for all transfer students who have not earned an associate degree or higher. It’s an introduction to life at Eastern Florida. Learn how to access our online orientation system.

Once you’ve been accepted as an Eastern Florida 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 our Financial Aid section for more information about financial aid and scholarships — and the steps for applying. 

As a transfer student, you may or may not need Placement Testing to assess your readiness for college. An Academic Advisor can review this with you, plus help you develop an educational plan before you schedule classes, and address other academic concerns. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor every term to monitor progress.

Academic advising is available in the Student Services Center on all campuses on a walk-in basis or by appointment. It's easy to make an appointment through the myEFSC Student Services portal once you've been accepted.

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 with a grade of “C” or higher, have your official test score reports and/or official transcripts sent to your primary campus.

In working with an advisor, if it's determined that you do need placement testing or specialized admissions testing for a limited access program, Eastern Florida offers College-Credit placement testing, including the PERT and ACCUPLACER, and Vocational Program testing such as the TABE and TEAS, which you can explore in our Testing Services section.

• 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.
• Check out the Student Accounts section for information on paying fees by the deadline.
• 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 required to park on any EFSC Campus. The decal cost varies by term. Getting the permit involves a two-step process to generate a temporary permit online and then pick up the permit at your campus security office.
• EFSC Bookstores are your source for required textbooks and course materials. Most EFSC courses are automatically part of the Titan First Day Ready program, designed to save students money. At least 30 days before the first day of class each term, the Bookstore will send an email with instructions on how to verify your course materials list, arrange pickup or delivery, or opt out and obtain materials yourself. Check with Financial Aid about help paying for books through what's known as a Book Voucher if you qualify.