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Florida’s “2+2” pathway allows you to begin your education at one of the state’s 28 public colleges and then transfer to one of Florida’s 12 public universities to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Florida requires students pursuing a degree at a public college or university to complete a set of general education courses. Because tuition at Florida’s public colleges is typically lower than tuition at public universities, many students choose to complete these requirements at a state college before transferring to a university to finish their degree.
With Florida’s 2+2 pathway, you can earn the same bachelor’s degree while potentially reducing the overall cost of your education. It’s a great way to make your education more affordable!
“Dual enrollment” allows eligible high school students to take college courses and earn college credit before graduating from high school.
Dual enrollment courses are offered at no cost to eligible high school students, and include your tuition, fees, and textbooks. Better yet, the credits you earn can count toward both your high school graduation requirements and your future college degree!
By earning college credits while still in high school, you can reduce the number of courses you need to take (and pay for) once you begin college. Dual enrollment can help lower the cost of your education while putting you on a faster path to earning your college degree!
If you complete a “CTE” program through high school coursework, industry certifications, apprenticeships, military training, or technical college certificates, you may be able to apply that experience toward a college degree.
Florida offers a variety of pathways that allow eligible students to receive college credit for the knowledge and skills they’ve gained through career and technical training. In some cases, this can reduce the number of courses you’ll need to take to earn your degree!
By turning prior learning and workforce training into college credit, you can lower your educational costs, shorten the time needed to complete your degree, and move more quickly toward your academic and career goals.
Visit the Florida Department of Education website to learn how Florida’s statewide CTE articulation agreements allow eligible career certificate programs to count toward related AS/AAS degrees at Florida’s public colleges.
Florida’s statewide articulation system helps ensure your credits transfer and apply toward your degree. Understanding how everything fits together is essential to staying on track.
Visit FloridaShines’ Plan Your Path webpage to learn how your credits connect!
