Program Benefits
Financial Support
- In-state tuition for up to 6 credits including fees
- Book stipend
- MDC scholarship opportunities
Support Services
- Tailored orientation
- Academic coaching with an assigned academic advisor
- Career exploration, counseling and resume assistance
- Financial literacy workshops
- Mental health counseling
- Access to campus-based food pantries
- Public benefits screening through Single Stop
Engagement Opportunities
- Change-making / service learning
- Student clubs
- Admissions to campus and community-based cultural events, virtually and physically, including movies, sports, film festivals, book fairs, etc.
Program Requirements
Before you apply for this program, you must first apply for admission at MDC and create a student account.
- High school graduation in 2026 (May-July)
- Complete MDC Admissions Application for Summer 2026
- Encouraged to complete Florida Residency Documentation
- Students must complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA application. If unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the Student Aid Index Calculator (SAI) and then upload the results via the 2025-2025 SAI Document Upload form.
- Complete the Fast Track Sharks Program Application
- Complete the Fast Track Sharks Program-specific Shark Start Orientation
- Must enroll in Summer 2026 courses (Summer B)
Additional Information
- Out-of-state students are responsible for any additional out-of-state costs per credit, not covered by the scholarship
- Contact information