Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Official Statement of Status of eligibility?

• When you send a completed application package (CG-10) to the Florida Department of Education requesting a teacher certificate your package is evaluated to determine your eligibility for a Florida certificate. The determination is mailed to you as an Official Statement of Status of Eligibility.
• The official Statement is valid for three years. It provides you a customized list of the requirements you must meet to be issued full state certification (a five year professional teaching certificate) in Florida.

Where can I apply for my Official Statement of Status of Eligibility?

• Visit www.fldoe.org/edcert/step1.asp
• Click on "Request Materials"
• The Department of Education can be contacted @ 800.445.6739

Where do I register for the FTCE?

• Visit www.firn.edu/doe/sas/ftcehome.htm
• Registration booklets are available with the EPI Director @ 407.720.2082

When do I apply?

Upon receipt of your Statement of Status of Eligibility, make an appointment with the EPI Director 407.708.2082, located on the Sanford/Lake Mary campus (F-110). Bring your SCC application and your Statement of Status of Eligibility

On which SCC campus will the program be offered?

• All courses will be offered on SCC's Sanford/Lake Mary campus.

How long is the EPI Program?

• The program is a nine month program with classes meeting both during the week and on weekends.

What are some of the costs/fees?

Estimated costs/fees are:

• Tuition - $178 per segment
• EPI Program - $1,250
• Security Clearance/fingerprinting - $61
• SCC application - $25
• Transcript review for Statement of Status of Eligibility - $56
• Certification Examinations for Educators - fees set by FLDOE per exam
• Estimated cost of books - to be determined