Adopt Returning 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 your application is not complete until you finish each part (the final section is optional). Application requirements include:

Attending all Adopt events and meetings during the school year
Earning a minimum of 12 hours per semester with a 2.0 GPA
Sending thank-you letters twice a year (once each semester) to donors who help you
Volunteer service hours each semester
Attaching a separate, typed personal letter explaining why you wish to attend or return to Florida College
Uploading a 30 second selfie video for the Adopt website
Submitting completed application before deadline

*Failure to complete required letters and work hours by assigned deadlines will result in losing your adopt scholarship for the following semester.

On this application, you must provide at least four new names, addresses and contact information of friends who may be willing to support you through the Adopt program. These should not be people you listed on your application from last year. You then have the option to list a total of eight family members.

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

Contact Information

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

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 x112.

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

Selfie Video(Required)

Details:

Less than 30 seconds
Vertical Video
State name, hometown and major
Talk about why you want to come to Florida College and how this scholarship will help you meet your future goals.

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

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

Phone(Required)

Email

Relationship(Required)

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.

Approval(Required)

I have approval from my parent/legal guardian.

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)

Approval Status