KEY WEST, FL, July 15, 2026— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) announced its "Fast Track to Fall" event will be offered from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations this year: the Key West Campus on Wednesday, July 29 and the Upper Keys Center (UKC) on Thursday, July 30.

CFK’s Fast Track to Fall connects current and future students and their families directly with knowledgeable staff for easy access to essential information about degree and certificate options as well as scholarships, financial aid, and payment plans, and personalized guidance through the application process. 

New student applications are due August 1 and classes begin August 17. New students who participate in a Fast Track to Fall session will have their application fee waived, a savings of $30, and receive a $100 Kick-Starter Scholarship.

Throughout the day, personal appointments are available to help prospective students get registered and access financial resources to support their academic and career training goals. Current and prospective students can RSVP for either event (recommended but not required): 

• RSVP here for the Key West event on Wednesday, July 29 
• RSVP here for the UKC event on Thursday, July 30

Prospective students are encouraged to bring the following items, if readily available, to expedite the admissions process:

• Sealed official transcripts (college and high school)
• Two forms of proof of Florida residency (such as a Florida driver’s license and Florida vehicle registration)
• Official test scores (SAT, ACT, and/or PERT)

For more information about the opportunities available at CFK, visit the College’s website or contact Marissa Owens, CFK Manager of Recruitment, at: recruiter@cfk.edu or 305-809-3207.

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