Question 1

How do I sign Up

Accepted Answer

1. If you need assistance with getting your application fee waived please use the "Need More Information" contact form. Once this is completed, be sure you are enrolled in classes.
2. Must complete Certification of Homelessness - ONLINE.
3. Provide any supporting documents - Homeless with Verification documents - Sober Living Assistance - McKinney Vento Assistance - Rehabilitation/Stabilization Assistance - Re-Homing Assistance.

Question 2

Where can I upload documents?

Accepted Answer

Supporting documents can be uploaded during your certification process, or you can email PDF documents to Program Director.

Question 3

How much does it cover?

Accepted Answer

Homeless Exemption covers In-State Tuition fees only for all classes. (Residency documents may be needed).

***Any classes that have to be repeated more than twice, will automatically receive notification of attempt and out of pocket fees.

Question 4

When will the exemptions be applied to accounts?

Accepted Answer

Usually fees are adjusted to accounts before the first day of classes begin.

Please be aware there are peak seasons and could take a bit more time. Notifications are often made to students by email to inform of acceptance, updates, and any changes. Often times we extend due dates to be certain of no enrollment issues.

Question 5

What do I need to do to remain eligbile?

Accepted Answer

- Students are validated under Certification for one year. 
Ex: Fall term 2025 - Fall term 2026 - Student would need to reapply before Fall 2026 to be eligible for classes. 
- Remember to complete your SURVEY UPDATE, if you, add/drop/withdraw from classes.

Question 6

How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

You must submit your DCF waiver to program coordinator via email from agency or student -  PDF document only.

Question 7

Where do I get a DCF Tuition Fee Exemption form?

Accepted Answer

Think you might qualify? Let us help you get the right place to find out and get your waiver!

If you know your local or represented Community Based Care Agency, feel free to reach out to them directly. If you were adopted please reach out to the Adoption Information Center, they can also answer any questions you have about adoption-specific benefits and post-adoption services! 
1-800-96-ADOPT (1-800-962-3678) 
or adoptflorida@danielkids.org

If you aged out of foster care or think you may qualify through the other criteria, call the Office of Continuing Care through the Hope Line at 1-833-GET-HOPE (1-833-438-4673).

Question 8

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Once you have submitted your valid signed DCF Form to SPC Program Coordinator and you are enrolled in classes, this will be applied to cover in-state tuition costs on courses.

- You only need to submit your waiver ONCE; however, you are required to complete this form each term thereafter and every time you add/drop/change a class.

- FYI: Student can use waiver until age 28.

Question 9

When do I need to submit the waiver?

Accepted Answer

DCF Waivers can be submitted at any time of the school year. We only need it once. You must complete the SURVEY UPDATE form, on the website, each time you - ADD/DROP/WITHDRAW from a class. This notifies us of any changes and still applying your waiver for tuition fee coverage.

Question 10

Am I still eligible for PELL grant - (financial aid)?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

As long as you keep up with the survey updates you have no worries of self-paying for classes. After failed 2nd attempts on classes, you may be responsible for out of state fees.

SPC_RISE

RISE supports students utilizing the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Tuition and Fee Exemption and students who are experiencing homelessness.

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