The FAFSA is now open!
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1st.
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Surgical Technology
NEW START DATE 4/6/2027!
Industrial Machinery Maintenance
Check out our new program!
Attention Spring 2027 Registration
Effective with Spring 2027 registration, FCTC is required to verify that all students who enroll are either United States citizens or are lawfully present in the United States, consistent with Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0246.
As a condition of enrollment, each applicant must certify and attest to one of the following:
- U.S. citizenship; or
- Lawful presence in the United States.
Prior to course enrollment, students must submit acceptable documentation verifying their U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.
This requirement applies to all applicants seeking to enroll into any College program requiring admission, including Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, and Dual Enrollment programs, whether credit or non-credit bearing.
Hunting for a job?
Students and alumni – Discover your options at FCTC’s Career Center. For career coaching or to talk to our Placement Specialist, call (904) 547-3389 or email us.
Employers – Have an opening for an FCTC grad? Keep us posted on your opportunities and we’ll connect you with our talented graduates.
School Access
School access (proceeding past the front office of any school) is required for every individual that is not a staff member of the St. Johns County School District. This is done through completion of the district’s volunteer application. School access is good for 3 years. For help completing the online application, please call (904) 547-3945.
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First Coast Technical College
(opens in a new tab)First Coast Technical College serving St. Johns County and Northeast Florida since 1965.
🎉 Career Navigators: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities! 🎓Career Navigators helps eligible young adults ages 16–24 prepare for in-demand careers by providing career coaching, employment experiences, and financial assistance to help remove barriers to success. Support may include tuition, books, uniforms, testing fees, transportation, childcare, and more!💙 By helping students access the resources they need, Career Navigators makes it possible to focus on education, reach goals, and build a future. And we're seeing those efforts pay off!🙌 Two of our Career Navigators students recently received job offers before graduation! These exciting milestones show what's possible when students have the right support and opportunities.Ready to explore your future? Visit fctc.edu to learn more!
Daylight Savings ends tomorrow, November 1st. Don't forget to turn your clocks back at 2 AM.
📚🎃 Books, pumpkins, and lots of fall fun at FCTC!FCTC's youngest students brought their favorite stories to life during a fun-filled Book Parade, while programs across campus showed off their creativity in our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!The winners are:For Creativity & Originality: HS CosmetologyFor Department and Connection: Dental Assisting Technology and ManagementFor Craftsmanship: Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 & 2For Visual Impact: Surgical TechnologyFor Overall Wow Factor: ESOLThank-you to everyone who participated and helped make the day so special. A special thank you to The Feed Mill for providing pumpkins to FCTC! We love seeing our FCTC family come together to celebrate learning, creativity, and a little Halloween fun! 🦉💙 💚#FCTCOwls
BOOST helps students with disabilities gain career skills, certifications, and independence through supportive, hands-on training.
Career Navigators helps young adults explore careers, complete training, and overcome barriers with guidance and support services.
Career Placement supports students and graduates with job searches, résumé building, and employer connections.
The FCTC Education Foundation provides scholarships and financial support to help students complete their education.
Why Choose Us?
See why you should attend First Coast Technical College
We are one of the best technical colleges in Northeast Florida, and our impressive figures confirm it!
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