General admissions process

• If needed, meet with a school counselor (admissions contact) to discuss program interests and requirements.
• Create your account and complete the application: https://apply.myptc.edu/.
• Be sure to view and complete your checklist (for example, upload your photo identification, complete basic skills testing if necessary, etc.).
• For in-state tuition, applicants must upload proof of Florida residency when they apply. (For information on proof of residency, click here.)
• Check your email regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
• Apply for financial aid, if needed.
• To apply online, visit www.fafsa.gov . The School Code for PTC (St. Petersburg campus) is 013917 . Applicants can also obtain a paper application from the Financial Aid office.
• If you qualify for assistance, please note that financial aid may not cover all associated costs, and students may need to pay out-of-pocket for some fees.
• After receiving notification of eligibility (typically within 3-5 business days), contact the Financial Aid office by visiting the school or emailing Joanne Schnell (schnellj@pcsb.org) for VA financial aid or Sabrina Mitchell (mitchellsa@pcsb.org) for Pell/other financial aid.  

General information

• Students must be at least 16 years of age and not currently enrolled in high school.
• Most of our programs start five times per school year:  August, October, January, March/April, and June. 

Please contact a school counselor (admissions contact) with any questions.