Call Today! (877) 347-5492 ONLINE LEARNING LOG IN SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT PROGRAMS LOCATIONS ADMISSIONS STUDENT SERVICES Eng | Spa Career Pathways (GED Prep Program) Please select a campus Auburndale Brandon Fort Myers Orlando Port Charlotte Sanford Tampa Please select a program I would like to request information Let's schedule an appointment When are you available to start? January February March April May June July August September October November December By pressing the "Request Information" button, I am expressly providing my consent for Southern Technical College (or its agents or representatives) to contact me at the phone number(s) I have provided for marketing purposes, ... More REQUEST INFORMATION An Alternative Path to College. Southern Technical College offers an alternative path to college. If you are one of the thousands of those in Florida who are looking for post-secondary education, but don’t have a GED or high school diploma, Southern Technical College may have a program for you! Programs you may be admitted to under an Ability-to-Benefit determination: Diploma Programs Electrical Technology HVAC Medical Assisting Veterinary Assisting Participating campuses include: Auburndale, Brandon, Ft Myers, Orlando, Port Charlotte, Sanford and Tampa. Our Career Pathways program allows you to take classes and earn your GED. Applicants of the Career Pathways program will be evaluated before entry. Qualified students will be enrolled in GED prep courses taken along with their scheduled course training. Attendance is mandatory in the GED prep courses and in course training classes. Students will be required to attend weekly advising sessions with our staff. Students will be required to attempt the GED test by the end of the 6th month of attendance. For more details on how to get started in one of these programs, contact our Admissions department today (877)347-5492. Why Southern Tech? At Southern Technical College we strive to provide an education that will prepare students to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives. Based on the current market demands, we seek to provide the most relevant knowledge to our students and strive to ensure that our technology, our curriculum and our faculty are in touch with today’s and tomorrow’s industry needs. Financial Assistance Options This is most often the scariest part of your decision to go to college, but don’t worry, our staff will walk you through the process step-by-step. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) William D. 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(877) 347-5492 Southern Technical College – Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, and Tampa campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. ACICS may be contacted at 1350 Eye Street, Suite 560, Washington, DC 20005. The telephone number is (202) 336-6780. Southern Technical College – Orlando, Auburndale, Brandon, and Sanford campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to award associate degrees and diplomas. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed as a recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. ACCSC may be contacted at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. The telephone number is (703)-247-4212. Southern Technical College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684 The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technician at the Fort Myers, Tampa, and Port Charlotte campuses is also accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314, N. Falls Church, Virginia 22043. 703-917-9503. For more information visit www.abhes.org. Associate of Science in Nursing Program To practice as a Professional Nurse in Florida, you are required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This is a standardized exam taken by students nationally. The Associate Degree in Nursing at the Fort Myers campus is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. 404-975-5000. For more information visit www.acenursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.