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HIGHER EDUCATION

The Higher Education Program under the Seminole Education assists Seminole Tribal members by successfully supporting the college process. The Higher Education Team academically coaches and mentors high school, college, and Adult General Education Diploma students. The primary goal is to foster the development of every Seminole Tribe of Florida member through the pursuit of higher education.

Program services include college visits for high school juniors and seniors, ACT/SAT Prep, school selection, admission and enrollment, college advising, and processing your Billy L. Cypress Scholarship!

High School

The Higher Education and K-12 Programs collaborate in supporting students with the following assistance:

       Applying for the Billy L. Cypress Scholarship
       ACT/SAT Preparation
       Junior and Senior College Visits
       College Consulting
       Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Degree Seeking and Trade Technical

Seminole Tribe of Florida students seeking to attend 2 or 4 year colleges/universities, Master’s, Doctoral, Professional programs or Trade/ Technical careers are eligible for the following assistance:

        Applying for the Billy L. Cypress Scholarship
        Academic Coaching and Consulting
        Skills Assessments
        Career Exploration
        College Visits
        Events and Networking Socials

Adult GED 
Students seeking to complete their General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency can take advantage of the advising provided by our Higher Education Advisors during and after their preparation. Ultimately, the Higher Education advisor is here to support and promote the educational journey after the completion of the GED. 
 

Higher Education Guide to Success 

BILLY L. CYPRESS SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

BILLY L. CYPRESS SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

  • 2 and 4 year colleges or universities 
  • Master's, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
  • Career and Technical Institutions 
  • Continuing Education for furthering skills and knowledge 

Policies and Procedures

FORMS

HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE

HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM STAFF BY RESERVATION

Program Manager (Tribal Wide): (954).989.6840 Ext: 10544

Academic and Career Advisors

Hollywood/Trail: (954) 989-6840 Ext. 10591
Tampa: (813) 246-3100 Ext. 19304
Immokalee/Naples/Big Cypress: (239) 867-5303 Ext. 13129
Brighton/Fort Pierce: (863) 763-3572 Ext. 14602

RESERVATIONS


Big Cypress
31000 Josie Billie Hwy
Clewiston, FL  33440
P: (863) 902-3200  F: (863) 902-3218
 
Brighton 
650 Harney Pond Rd. Suite 110
Okeechobee, FL 34974
P: (863) 763-3572 F: (863) 763-1525
 

Fort Pierce
3502 Minnie Tommie Howard Circle
Ft. Pierce, FL 34945
P: (772) 467-2454 F: (772) 489-4110

Hollywood

3100 N 63rd Ave.
Hollywood, FL  33024
P: (954) 989-6840 F: (954) 233-9515
 
Immokalee
295 Stockade Rd.
Immokalee, FL  34142
P: (239) 867-5303   F: (239) 658-1369

Naples
3539 Plover Ave
Naples, FL  34117
P: (239) 354-5220   F: (239) 352-1521


Tampa
Non-Resident / Out-of-State

6401 Harney Rd., Suite E
Tampa, FL  33610
P: (813) 246-3100 F: (813) 663-9034

Trail 
14680 SW 8th Street, Suite 214
Miami, FL 33184
P: (305) 553-8245   F: (305) 222-8139

 


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