Admissions

Eligibility

First-time in college students must meet one of the following:

• 3.7 GPA, and college level placement on the CPT, SAT or ACT, or
• Combined SAT score of 1200, or
• Enhanced ACT score of 26

and

for the honors dual language program only

•  Spanish SATII score of 600, or
• Advanced Placement score of 4 on the Spanish Language or Spanish Literature test

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Honors College Fellows Award is available to students admitted to The Honors College.  This award is one of the College’s most prestigious scholarships, covering the full cost of in-state tuition, fees and books. The Fellows Award is renewable for one additional year if The Honors College requirements are met. 

Before you qualify for and receive any financial assistance, you should complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend that you complete this application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You may also obtain an application from your high school or visit the New Student Center on the Miami Dade College campus near you.

Awards made to students receiving Federal or State of Florida financial aid may vary according to regulations. The Office of Financial Aid will gladly respond to any question you have and may be reached at 305-237-8888.

Honors College Application

Students who meet the criteria listed above may submit The Honors College Application.
A combination of grades, test scores, recommendations, an essay on an assigned topic and personal interview will be used to determine students’ acceptance into The Honors College. 

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