Coding Academy Open Door Scholarships

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Python Data Specialist

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Industry Certifications for A.A. and A.S. Students

Scholarships Available for Industry Certification Classes

Earn an industry certification to boost your skills and enhance your resume. Earning an industry certification is usually a costly investment. Thanks to the Florida Department of Education Open Door Grant for Industry, the SCF Coding Academy is able to provide scholarships for specified industry certification courses and free exam vouchers to qualified applicants.

Fill out the application to find out if you are eligible
for an Open Door scholarship!

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Upcoming Certification Courses

Live In-Person & Online

Python

Oct. 18 - Dec. 1, 2022

Register by Oct. 17

Class Times

Tues/Thurs, 6 - 9pm

250 hours of live, instructor-led training using curriculum authorized by the Python Institute. Learn programming with hands-on practice simulations. Exam voucher included.

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Self-Paced Online

CompTIA A+

Starts Oct. 18, 2022

Ongoing Enrollment

Office Hours

Mon/Wed, 5:30 - 8:30pm

CompTIA A+ Certification is trusted by employers around the world to identify professionals with strong problem-solving skills to perform critical IT support tasks. Exam voucher included.

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Self-Paced Online

CompTIA Security+

Starts Oct. 18, 2022

Ongoing Enrollment

Office Hours

Mon/Wed, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Learn the skills to become a cybersecurity specialists, one of the fastest-growing careers in the technology sector. Exam voucher included.

Self-Paced Online

Intro to Cybersecurity

Starts Oct. 18, 2022

Ongoing Enrollment

Office Hours

Mondays, 7 - 8pm

This online, self-paced, 30-hour course is the best way to learn fundamental cybersecurity skills, discover different roles in the field, and prepare to become the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

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SCF Coding Academy Classes

In-Person & Online

Amazon Cloud Specialist

AWS Cloud Specialist

2/7/2023 - 3/21/2023

6/5/2023 - 7/17/2023

*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm

Live instructor-led training using curriculum authorized by Amazon Web Services to prepare for Amazon Cloud Practitioner. Hands-on practice simulations will be used to prepare students for industry certification. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.

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In-Person & Online

IT Specialist

CompTIA A+

1/16/2023 - 3/27/2023

4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023

6/5/2023 - 7/17/2023

*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm

CompTIA A+ certification is trusted by employers around the world to identify professionals with strong problem-solving skills to perform critical IT support tasks. Certified curriculum with instructor-led support. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.

In-Person & Online

Cloud Specialist

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

1/16/2023 - 3/27/2023

4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023

6/5/2023 - 7/17/2023

*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm

Cloud Essentials+ prepares students to work in a cloud environment helping to troubleshoot network and application issues. Learn about cloud computing without regard to specific vendors. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.

In-Person & Online

Java Programmer

Oracle Certified Associate

3/21/2023 - 5/16/2023

6/21/2023 - 8/16/2023

*Open Door Eligible

*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Tue/Thur, 6 - 9pm

Java Oracle Certified Associate builds a foundational understanding of Java and demonstrates front end web development skills to employers. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.

In-Person & Online

Network Specialist

CompTIA Network+

1/16/2023 - 2/27/2023

4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023

6/5/2023-7/17/2023

*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm

Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. It is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need without regard to specific vendors. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.

In-Person & Online

Python Developer

Python Coding Specialist

1/17/2023 - 3/21/2023

4/4/2023 - 5/29/2023

6/5/2023-7/17/2023

*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Tues/Thur, 6 - 9pm

250 hours of live, instructor-led training using curriculum authorized by the Python Institute. Learn programming with hands-on practice simulations through the Python Institute. Exam voucher included.

In-Person & Online

Cybersecurity Tech

CompTIA Security+

1/16/2023 - 2/27/2023

4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023

6/5/2023-7/17/2023

*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm

Learn the skills to become a cybersecurity specialist, one of the fastest-growing careers in the technology sector. Certified curriculum with instructor-led support. Exam voucher included.

In-Person & Online

UX/UI Designer

HTML/CSS Certification

1/17/2023 - 3/21/2023

4/4/2023 - 5/29/2023

6/5/2023-7/17/2023

*Open Door Eligible

*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Tue/Thur, 6:30 - 9pm

In this 200 hour course, students learn to design user flows and build visually appealing websites. Students will prepare to earn the Knowledge Pillars HTML/CSS Coding Specialist certification. Exam voucher included.

In-Person Only

Certified Drone Pilot

FAA Remote Pilot Certification

2/11/2023 - 2/11/2023

3/11/2023 - 3/11/2023

4/08/2023 - 4/08/2023

*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

2nd Saturday Every Month

FAA Remote Pilot Certification will teach you regulation relating to small, unmanned aircraft. Includes safe flight operation, restrictions, weather effects, loading and performance, and emergency procedures. This course also covers aeronautical decision-making, airport operations, maintenance and preflight, and operation at night.

Self-Paced Online

IT Administrator

Microsoft Certifications

1/17/2023 - 2/27/2023

4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023

6/5/2023-7/17/2023

*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Self-Paced Ongoing

Microsoft Fundamental Certifications prepare IT professionals with skills for data automation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity compliance rules. PowerPlatform introduces users to PowerBI, PowerAutomate, PowerVirtual Agents, and PowerApps.

Self-Paced Online

Intro to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Overview

1/17/2023 - 2/27/2023

3/17/2023 - 4/18/2023

6/5/2023-7/17/2023

*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Self-Paced Ongoing

This 30-hour, self-paced, online course. It includes a simulation software curriculum and practice with cybersecurity scenarios. Intro to Cyber is ideal for learners who are curious about the cyber world and want to get familiar with this exciting industry.

Self-Paced Online

WordPress Editor

WordPress Coding Specialist

1/17/2023 - 2/27/2023

4/3/2023 - 5/28/2023

6/5/2023-7/17/2023

*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible

Class Times

Self-Paced Ongoing

Learn how to program this open-source, powerful content management system for websites and applications. Install and configure, manage content, use themes and plugins, manage users and permissions, create taxonomies, optimize performance, site security, and troubleshooting errors.

Upcoming Certification Courses

Course Class Type Class Times / Office Hours Start Date Register By Register
CompTIA A+
Self-Paced
Mon/Wed,
5:30 - 8:30pm*
10/18/22
Ongoing Enrollment
CompTIA Security+
Self-Paced
Mon/Wed,
5:30 - 8:30pm*
10/18/22
Ongoing Enrollment
Intro to Cybersecurity
Self-Paced
Mondays,
7 - 8pm*
10/18/22
Ongoing Enrollment
Python
Instructor-Led
Tues/Thurs,
6 - 9pm
10/18/22
10/17/22

*Office hours. Mentor support available online via Zoom & in person.

The Open Door Scholarship is open to all Florida residents who meet the eligibility requirements. However, if you are an SCF student, the Coding Academy has industry certification courses that align with your classes. The Open Door Scholarship helps you pay for industry certification courses related to concepts being taught in identified SCF classes.

Recommended Certification Courses based on SCF Courses

SCF Course Prefix

CEN 2361, CEN 2362

CET 1600

CGS 2820

CIS 1355

COP 2510, COP 2373

COP 2805

CGS 1570

CTS 1150

CTS 2375

GRA 2142, GRA 2190, GRA 2723

GRA 2142, GRA 2190, GRA 2723

Industry Certification Options

HTML/CSS

CompTIA Network+

JavaScript Coding Specialist

CompTIA Security+

Python Coding Specialist

JAVA - Oracle Certified Associate

JavaScript Coding Specialist

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, AWS Cloud Practitioner

HTML/CSS, WordPress

HTML/CSS, WordPress

Open Door Coding Academy Certification Scholarships

Grant funds are available from June 2022 to June 2023. All students who accept the Open Door scholarships are required to take one of the industry certifications listed above. It is highly recommended that students take the certification courses while they take their SCF classes to reinforce what they are learning in the classroom.

Open enrollment is available for most classes.
Classes are hybrids. Students meet online and in-person at SCF Bradenton
26 West - SCF Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation .

Apply for a Coding Academy Open Door Scholarship

Fill out the application for the Open Door Scholarship below and we will contact you and let you know whether you qualify for a scholarship. If you qualify for a scholarship, you are agreeing to take the industry certification associated with the class for which you register with the Coding Academy.
Note: All Florida residents are eligible to apply for Open Door Grant Funding. You do not have to be a college student to qualify. However, the Open Door Scholarship can only be used to cover tuition for SCF Coding Academy courses that include the certifications listed below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Florida resident
  • Considered unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed
  • Complete the Open Door Grant Application
  • Willingness to complete the identified industry certification exam
  • Meet all requirements set by State College of Florida to document compliance with the items above
  • Last Dollar fund recipients: receive state or federal financial aid
  • Student Investment fund recipients: do not receive state or federal financial aid

Underemployed is typically identified as someone who makes less than a livable wage. SCF Coding Academy recommends using MIT’s Living Wage Calculator to determine your status as underemployed.

The Open Door Scholarship will cover up to $3,000 per student, per program paid directly toward tuition.

The Open Door Scholarship does not require that students repay any funds.  The scholarship has two types of funds: Last Dollar Funds and Student Investment Funds. Last Dollar Funds are for students receiving state or federal financial assistance that can be used to pay Coding Academy tuition costs. These students do not have to pay out of pocket for eligible courses. Student Investment Funds are for students who have not received any state or federal financial assistance that can be used to pay Coding Academy tuition costs. Students receiving Student Investment Open Door  funds agree to pay 1/3 of the tuition upfront and another 1/3 of the tuition if they do not finish the course.

Open Door Grant covers the cost of tuition for SCF Coding Academy identified programs.

Eligible industry certification programs are listed in the application form.

The SCF Coding Academy has additional funding options for a variety of courses.  Visit the funding page on the website for more options.

Students will be accepted while funds are available, up until June 2023 semester.

No, A FAFSA application is not required for each academic year the grant is sought.

Upon completion of the eligible program, you will attain an SCF Coding Academy certificate of completion and any industry certification(s) passed during the course.

Contact us at coding@scf.edu or fill out the contact us form on the website.

2022-2023 - Coding Academy Open Door Grant Scholarships

Last Dollar Scholarship

Up to $3000 to be used for tuition, books, and materials for SCF Coding Academy courses leading to an approved industry certification. (See list of approved courses in the Open Door Grant application form)

Requirements:

  • You are a Florida resident.
  • You have received state or federal financial aid that can be used within the Coding Academy.
  • You are currently unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed.
  • You agree to attempt the industry certification exam associated with the course in which you enroll.

Student Investment Scholarship

Up to $3000 to be used for tuition, books, and materials for the SCF Coding Academy courses leading to an approved certification. (See list above.) The student investment scholarship requires that students pay 1/3 of the tuition for the SCF Coding Academy course.

Requirements:

  • You are a Florida resident.
  • You have not received state or federal financial aid that can be used within the Coding Academy.
  • You are currently unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed.
  • You agree to pay 1/3 of tuition costs upfront.
  • You agree to attempt the industry certification exam associated with the course in which you enroll. 
  • You understand that you are responsible for an additional 1/3 of tuition costs if you do not take the industry certification exam or if you do not complete the course in which you registered.