It is possible to get your college and career credentials with little or no debt. CFK has a team ready to assist you with personalized financial aid counseling to explore all potential resources for your education – from scholarships and grants to work-study programs and payment plans.

Your educational goals are within reach and more affordable than you might think. Find out what’s available for you with these first three steps to get started:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   Make sure you complete this form first as it is required in order to access other financial resources.
   
   
2. Review the numerous scholarships available to narrow down those that fit your situation. Start with the CFK External Opportunities and then check the CFK Foundation Opportunities to get started.
   
   
3. After you have completed your FAFSA and reviewed potential scholarship opportunities, reach out to CFK’s Financial Aid team for expert guidance on your next steps: financialaid@cfk.edu

Tip: Start a document with links, notes, and questions to make it easy to find what you need as you complete your application(s) and explore financial resources.

What is the cost of a college degree?

Of course, the answer will be as unique as your choices of school, degree, certificate, program, and courses. To get a general idea for starters, you should know that Florida residents can earn an associate degree for as little as $6,600-- about half the cost of a state university (tuition & fees only).* So, be sure to discuss your specific situation with the Financial Aid team, and they will assist you in calculating a range of what you can expect to pay over time while pursuing your credentials. 

*Average costs for in-state tuition, 2024 – 2025. Source: State University System of Florida; https://www.flbog.edu/universities/parents-students/tuition-fees/