Open Door Grant Program

The Open Door Grant Program helps students at Florida College System institutions cover the cost of enrolling in career and technical education (CTE) programs that lead to a credential, certificate, or degree.

For eligible students at Emerald Coast Technical College (ECTC), the Open Door Grant can cover:

  • 100% of tuition and fees

  • Assessment costs

Awards are applied after federal, state, or third-party funds and are subject to availability of funding. Returning students are given priority over new applicants. Funds are available on an ongoing basis through June 30, 2025, or until depleted.

Eligible Programs – Open Door Funding

  • Applied Information Technology

  • Computer Systems & Information Technology (CSIT)

  • Electricity

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2

  • Master Automotive Service Technology 1

  • Master Automotive Service Technology 2

  • Network Support Services

  • Patient Care Technician

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Plumbing

  • Practical Nursing

  • Welding Technology

  • Welding Technology – Advanced

How to Qualify

To be considered for the Open Door Grant, you must:

  1. Enroll in one of the eligible CTE programs listed above.

  2. Complete the Open Door Grant Application.

Open-Door Grant Application