SCF Collegiate Schools are tuition free charter schools sponsored by their district, but located on the campuses of their partner, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.
The program's mission statement is to prepare students for fuel time dual enrollment their junior and senior year, to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate degree.
In Bradenton, the program begins in 6th grade, and in Venice, students begin in 9th grade.
Student benefit with a collegial environment and 1:1 student advising. Graduates have access to scholarships from Florida Gulf Coast University, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee and New College of Florida. Many graduates complete their bachelors degree with little to no debt from college expenses.
SCFCSs employees and families have access to premiere state health benefits and college courses. Budding teachers have access to SCF's recently revised Educators Preparation Institute to complee their Florida certification requirements.