Open Door Grant

Get a free education and open doors to a new career

Start Your Free Workforce Program

Are you ready to launch your career and earn a certificate or associate degree in a high-demand workforce program? Palm Beach State College is excited to offer the Open Door Grant! This incredible grant covers all your expenses, including tuition, exam fees, books, uniforms and more, so you can focus on your studies without worrying about the cost.

With a wide selection of eligible workforce programs to choose from on the list below, you can find the perfect path to match your career goals. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come-first-served basis, so it’s important to act quickly before the money runs out.

Apply today and let Palm Beach State College help you invest in your future and open doors to a career you will love!


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Am I eligible to apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be a student at PBSC during the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Be a Florida resident who has resided in Florida for at least one year.

Applicants are encouraged to:

  • Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA via our Financial Aid website.
  • Be aware that Open Door funds are granted after other financial aid is applied and will cover up to 100% of tuition and other educational costs, depending on available funding.

 

Steps to Apply

1. Choose your free program from the list below!

2. If you're not already a PBSC student, you must complete the PBSC admissions application first. When you receive your student ID, you can then apply for the grant.

3. Complete the Open Door Grant application. 

4. Monitor your email inbox for notifications about the status of your application.


Eligible Programs for Open Door Grant Funds

Associate in Science Degrees

Arts

Business

Education

Health Sciences

Industry

Public Safety

STEM

Certificates

Business

Health Sciences

Industry

Public Safety

STEM


Funding for the Open Door Grant program is administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Florida Department of Education. Open Door Grant funding is limited and based on fund availability. All applications are reviewed in date order. Open Door Grant funds for awarded students will be applied to each student's account once their application has been approved, their program/course registration has been verified and any other financial aid has been applied.