Adopt Application

Important Information

The James R. Cope Adopt Program was designed to match generous donors with students who have a financial need. By working together, we can ease the financial obligations that all students face when investing in their education.

This application has multiple parts and four pages. Your application is not complete until you finish each part (the final section is optional). Application requirements include:

Attending all Adopt meetings and events during the school year
Earning a minimum of 12 hours per semester with a 2.0 GPA
Sending thank-you letters twice a year (one time per semester) to donors who help you
Attaching a separate, typed personal letter explaining why you wish to attend or return to Florida College
Submitting completed application before deadline
*Failure to complete requirements for letters during the school year will result in losing your adopt scholarship for the following semester.

On this application, you will provide the names, addresses and contact information of friends and family who may be willing to support you through the Adopt program. You will be required to list a total of four friends and have the option to list additional friends and family members, up to eight. Do not begin this application if you are not prepared to provide these names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers for your contacts, as well as your personal letter.

Note: This entire application must be fully completed to receive funds from the Adopt program.

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Email Address(Required)

Your Mobile Phone Number(Required)

Your Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

College Level(Required)

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Parent Information

Parent(s)' Names(Required)

Please enter both parents if married, or full names of parent(s) with legal custody)

Do you live with your parent(s)'?(Required)

Yes

No

Parent(s)' Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent(s)' Primary Phone(Required)

What is the best way to reach your parent?

Parent(s)' Secondary Phone

An alternate phone for your parent.

Parent(s)' Email(Required)

Student Information

What is your major?(Required)

Will you be an intercollegiate athlete?(Required)

Yes

No

Which sport will you be playing?(Required)

Financial Circumstances(Required)

What special circumstances affect your ability to pay for college expenses? Please be specific and candid about any financial challenges your are facing.*

Parental Help(Required)

How are your parents going to help you financially? (Cash payments, loans, savings, etc.)

Personal Help(Required)

How are you helping yourself financially? (Cash payments, loans, work, savings, etc.)

Personal Letter

You are required to submit a typed personal letter to potential adopters. Check for spelling and grammar. Make sure your letter is addressed to “Dear Potential Adopter.”

Please explain (1) why you wish to attend or return to Florida College, (2) what special circumstances have caused you to need the Adopt program, and (3) ways you and your family are helping with your educational expenses. Put this in paragraph form. Have your parent or guardian proofread your letter to give you help and feedback. If you still need help, please contact the development office for assistance at 813.988.5131 x102.

Remember your letter and information will be sent out to the list of names you provide to us and may, if needed, be revealed to a larger audience whom the college believes may be interested in helping you. Be cautious about any confidential information that you or your family may not want shared with others. Any questions should be directed to the development office.

Your application cannot be accepted or processed without this letter. We thank you in advance for taking it seriously.

Your Letter

Potential Adopt Parents: Friends (Required)

Your potential Adopt parents must have an interest in you and the financial capacity to help. Family members cannot be included on this list of names. Please list couples as a single entry. Your application will not be accepted if the following information is not complete.

Friend #1

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email

Relationship(Required)

Friend #2

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email

Relationship(Required)

Friend #3

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email

Relationship(Required)

Friend #4

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email

Relationship(Required)

Additional Friends

Would you like to provide additional friends?

Yes

No

Friend #5

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Email

Relationship

Add Another Friend?

Yes

No

Friend #6

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Email

Relationship

Add Friend?

Yes

No

Friend #7

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Email

Relationship

Add Friend?

Yes

No

Friend #8

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Email

Relationship

Parent/Guardian Approval

My parent/legal guardian has read and understands everything contained herein. My parent/legal guardian also understands that the funds from the Adopt program must not create a credit balance greater than $50 if I live on campus or off campus with the parent/legal guardian and, therefore, authorizes the financial aid office to reduce my credit balance accordingly.

Student Signature

I further understand that the funds from the Adopt program must not create a credit balance greater than $50 if I live on campus or off campus with my parent(s) and, therefore, authorize the financial aid office to reduce my credit balance accordingly.

Signature(Required)

Important Information

Parent Information

Student Information

Personal Letter

Potential Adopt Parents: Friends (Required)

Friend #1

Friend #2

Friend #3

Friend #4

Additional Friends

Friend #5

Friend #6

Friend #7

Friend #8

Potential Adopt Parents: Additional Friends and Family Members (Optional)

Friend/ Family #1

Friend/Family #2

Friend/Family #3

Family #4

Family #5

Family #6

Family #7

Family #8

Parent/Guardian Approval

Student Signature