BCC-Florida Tech Track • Facts for Undergraduate Students

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Florida Institute of Technology has long been a premier educational choice for Florida high school graduates. Florida Tech is now partnered with Brevard Community College to create the BCC–Florida Tech Track. This is a dual-admission program designed to help Florida high school graduates pursue an Associate of Arts degree from Brevard Community College followed by a bachelor’s degree at Florida Tech’s Melbourne campus.

Who is eligible to participate in the BCC–Florida Tech Track?

  • Any Florida high school student who has completed the full-time undergraduate application process for Florida Tech
  • Any currently enrolled Brevard Community College student who applies to Florida Tech before earning 30 credits at Brevard Community College

Which students might benefit from the BCC– Florida Tech Track?

  • Students who need additional preparation prior to attending Florida Tech
  • The student who is admitted to Florida Tech but whose financial circumstances prevent enrollment as a full-time, first-year student
  • Currently enrolled Brevard Community College students who have earned fewer than 30 credits and plan to complete their full-time baccalaureate studies at Florida Tech

Must a student apply to Brevard Community College as well as Florida Tech to be eligible?
Yes. Students interested in the BCC–Florida Tech Track must apply to enroll in an approved Associate of Arts degree program. All applicants to BCC are required to submit a $25 nonrefundable application fee. As a degree seeking student, you will need to submit an official copy of your high school transcripts (showing graduation date and courses completed) or official copies of college/university transcripts from each post secondary institution attended. Applicants seeking in-state fees must show documented proof of residency for the 12 months preceding their term of enrollment.

Is the BCC–Florida Tech Track open to students for all major areas of study at Florida Tech?
Yes. In some majors, Florida Tech hasan articulation agreement with Brevard Community College. In those areas where the course of study is not clearly articulated, academic advisers from Brevard Community College and Florida Tech will assist the student in the proper selection of courses. However, it is recommended that students enroll in the Associate of Arts degree program at Brevard Community College to maximize the number of transfer credits given at Florida Tech.

How should students apply for financial aid?
Both Brevard Community College and Florida Tech require students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be filed as soon as possible after Jan. 1. Students eligible for the BCC–Florida Tech Track must request that the Student Aid Report from FAFSA be sent to both Brevard Community College (Code 001470) and Florida Tech (Code 001469).

Does Florida Tech offer any scholarships or grants to Brevard Community College students?
Brevard Community College graduates are awarded a BCC-Florida Tech Achievement Grant of $6,000, equivalent to what an in-state resident would pay for the cost of an associate degree program ($3,000 will be disbursed in each of the junior and senior years at Florida Tech). If academic merit warrants, a  student will instead be awarded a Transfer or Phi Theta Kappa scholarship (he or she will be awarded the highest scholarship; they do not stack). Florida Tech Connection students are eligible for admissions incentives and need- based financial assistance. The Florida Tech Army ROTC program also offers full tuition scholarships to students with the desire to become commissioned U.S. Army officers.

How does a BCC–Florida Tech Track student move from Brevard Community College to Florida Tech?
BCC–Florida Tech Track students must achieve a 2.5 cumulative GPA in their course of study at Brevard Community College to enroll at Florida Tech with the $6,000 BCC– Florida Tech Achievement Grant. Students should request that Brevard Community College send their transcript to Florida Tech and then call the Florida Tech Office of Admission to indicate that they are prepared to enroll for the following term.

How does a BCC–Florida Tech Track student move from Brevard Community College to Florida Tech?
BCC–Florida Tech Track students must achieve a 2.5 cumulative GPA in their course of study at Brevard Community College to enroll at Florida Tech with the $6,000 BCC– Florida Tech Achievement Grant. Students should request that Brevard Community College send their transcript to Florida Tech and then call the Florida Tech Office of Admission to indicate that they are prepared to enroll for the following term.

To Commit to participate in the BCC-Florida Tech Track you’ll need to complete and submit this form.