Transient Students
Transient students are those who attend another institution but enroll at Seminole State College temporarily. For example, a university student may attend Seminole State for summer classes and return to his or her original institution in the fall.
Follow the steps below to become a transient student at Seminole State. If you have any questions regarding Seminole State's admissions process, please contact the Admissions Office. A list of transient student frequently asked questions is also available.
Students of In-State Public Institutions
Your FloridaShines application will serve as your application for admission as well as your residency and transient form. Keep in mind that you will only be able to register for the classes and term you indicate on your form.
To submit a FloridaShines Transient Student Admissions Application:
- Visit the FloridaShines website.
- Read the information on the page.
- Then click "Start or check the status of your Transient Student Admissions Application now."
- Select your home institution by clicking the down arrow.
- Check with your home institution to determine your school ID and PIN/password.
- Enter the student ID and PIN/password, and click "Continue."
- Complete the form as indicated. You can check to see if the class(es) you want is/are offered at Seminole State in Seminole State's online course catalog.
Students of Private and Out-of-State Institutions:
If your home institution is not listed on FloridaShines because you attend a private institution or an out-of-state school, you will need to apply to the College, complete a residency affidavit and obtain a transient form from your home institution. You must submit your completed transient form to the Admissions Office before you can register for classes. You may email it to transients@seminolestate.edu or mail it to:
Seminole State College
Admissions Office
100 Weldon Boulevard
Sanford, FL 32773-6199
You may also visit any of our four campuses and submit it in person.
You have several options for applying to Seminole State College:
- Apply online.
- Download and print the Seminole State Application for Admission.
- Obtain a printed application from Student Services on the Sanford/Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Heathrow or Oviedo Campuses.
To verify your residency status, please download and print a Florida Residency Affidavit. The Florida Residency Affidavit determines your eligibility for in-state tuition rates and is a very important part of the application process. Residency documents must be completed and submitted before you can proceed with the Steps to Enroll.
Once your residency has been approved you will receive an email with your student ID number and user ID while your Seminole State College account is being created. Once the account is created (within 24-48 hours) you will receive a follow-up email to activate your account. If you have questions, visit the Seminole State Help Desk website for more information.
After your transient form has been approved and processed by the Admissions Office, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on enrolling. Transient students can register for classes on the first day of open enrollment through the last day of the add/drop period. (Enrollment dates can be found on the College Academic Calendar.) Transient students can register online through MySeminoleState. Please be aware that you are responsible for selecting and registering for the correct classes.
Log in to MySeminoleState Student Center to determine your course fees for the semester and your payment due date. You can pay your tuition and fees at any campus Cashiers/Business Office or online at MySeminoleState. Accepted forms of payment are: cash, debit cards, personal checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.
Please note: A student's financial aid cannot come to two schools at the same time. Therefore, all transients will initially need to pay for their classes out of pocket. If you qualify for aid, your home school will reimburse you after the Add/Drop Period ends. There is a place on the FloridaShines application to indicate if you have financial aid; if you do not apply via FloridaShines, please obtain a consortium agreement from your home institution's financial aid office. Then, bring the completed agreement to Seminole State's Financial Aid Office. Please direct any questions regarding financial aid to your home school.
