Estimated Expenses
Due to the shorter length of the 420-clock-hour program, the Correctional Officer CTC is NOT eligible for Federal financial aid such as Pell Grants. However, the EFSC Foundation covers the $150 background screening and $39 CJBAT testing fee and a state of Florida grant will cover tuition, lab fees, and an additional stipend that can be used for other expenses such as uniforms, books for accepted students who qualify for Florida residency or a residency waiver.
When you view the estimated expenses, note that most of them will be covered by either the state grant or Foundation. The grant is available to eligible students on a first-come, first-serve basis due to the limited state grant funding and more details will be provided at the mandatory Intake Meeting. You can also review information about other funding options you can explore.
Estimated Corrections program expenses subject to change
* Denotes cost covered by state grant
** Indicates cost covered by EFSC Foundation
| Expense | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Resident Tuition* | 420 Clock Hours at Current Rate of $2.56 Per Clock Hour | $1,075.20 |
| Non-Florida Resident Tuition | 420 Clock Hours at Current Rate of $10.25 Per Clock Hour | $4,305.00 |
| Lab fees* | Defensive Tactics, Firearms, etc | $450.00 |
| Access Fee* | WiFi and printer access fee | $10.00 |
| EFSC Application Fee | Cost to apply to Eastern Florida State College | $30.00 |
| Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test** | CJBAT Entrance Exam for Corrections | $39.00 |
| Medical Clearance Exam | Varies | |
| Books* | $106.51 | |
| Uniforms* | $484.00 | |
| Corrections Academy Screening Process** | Background investigation includes fingerprint check | $150.00 |
| Graduation Fee | Cost to Apply to Graduate | $20.00 |
| Corrections State Officer Certification Exam* | $150.00 | |
| Total Approximate Costs: | Florida Residents*** | $2,514.71 |
| Total Approximate Costs: | Non-Florida Residents | $5,744.51 |
*Note: To qualify for Florida Resident tuition, proof of residency in Florida or a waiver must be established according to EFSC Residency guidelines. Due to the EFSC Foundation and state grant funding, the out-of-pocket cost for an eligible Florida resident will be the $50 application fees for EFSC and graduation, plus the variable medical clearance exam cost. State grant funding is limited and accepted students are eligible for funding on a first-come, first-serve basis.