Is pre k free in florida: Florida’s VPK Program | DEL

Опубликовано: January 29, 2020 в 10:12 am

Автор:

Категории: Miscellaneous

Florida VPK – How to Sign Up for Free Prekindergarten for Your 4-Year-Old



The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program – or VPK – is a FREE prekindergarten program for 4-year-olds who reside in Florida. Participation in a Pre-K program can help prepare a child for success in elementary school and beyond. Children practice age-appropriate skills as they play to help them learn to follow directions, be attentive, work with classmates, recognize letters and numbers, and more.

The State of Florida pays for 1 year of VPK attendance per child, and all 4-year-olds are eligible, regardless of family income. Details regarding the types of providers, VPK options, and how to apply can be found below.

Table of Contents

FAQ’s about VPK in Florida

Who is eligible for VPK in Florida?

Every 4-year-old is eligible for free VPK in Florida. They are eligible during the school year that begins AFTER they turn 4. For example, a child who turns 4 on October 9, 2021 or January 9, 2022 (etc) would be eligible to start VPK in the fall of 2022. All children are eligible, VPK is not an income-based program.

Delayed VPK Enrollment Option – A law was passed in 2016 allowing parents with children born between Feb. 2 through Sept. 1 to postpone enrolling their child in VPK the year they turn 4 and wait until the following year when their child is 5. This allows parents of younger 4-year-olds to delay the year their child begins VPK, enabling the child to begin kindergarten and first grade as a slightly older, more mature student. Following the example above, a child who turns 4 on April 9, 2021 or August 9, 2022 (etc) would be eligible to start VPK in the fall of 2022 OR delay and start in fall of 2023. You don’t need to apply on your “assigned” year if you plan to delay, simply wait until the following year.

How many hours is VPK in Florida?

Florida VPK Programs are typically 3 hours each day. Many providers offer “wrap-around care” which covers the remainder of the day for a fee.

The VPK School Year Program includes a total of 540 instructional hours. The Summer VPK Program includes 300 instructional hours. Providers have flexibility to structure the hours per day and days per week to meet the required number of instructional hours, so each program will look different – some could be 8:30-11:30am, others 12pm-3pm.

Is there a VPK Attendance Policy in Florida?

Yes, all Florida VPK programs have an attendance policy. Programs are at risk of losing funding if a child misses more than 20% of the VPK program’s instructional hours. VPK providers will provide parents with a copy of their written attendance policy upon enrollment.

Is every preschool in Florida a VPK?

No, not every preschool with a PreK-4 class is considered a VPK. The State of Florida has a set of standards and progress reporting guidelines that a child care provider must agree to follow in order to accept VPK Certificates (funding). Not all preschools choose to participate.

Are students in Florida required to attend VPK?

No, children in Florida are not required to attend VPK, it is an optional program. Florida law says children are required to attend school the year they turn 6 by February 1.

What are the alternatives to VPK?

Additional child care options for children age 4 – 5 include private preschools, church preschools, or charter schools that do not offer VPK (they still have a preschool program for 4-year-olds but don’t accept VPK Vouchers as payment), Head Start programs (income based), or home daycares. Visit our full article on Childcare Options in Florida to learn more about the difference between daycares, preschools, VPK, and opportunities for assistance with child care expenses.

How to apply for Florida VPK Programs

This is where we get into the nitty-gritty of how to actually get your child signed up for VPK in Florida – specifically in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and all of Polk County. (If you live in a different county, contact your Early Learning Coalition for more information – you must apply in the county where you live).

Florida VPK providers include public elementary schools, local charter schools, private preschools, and religious-affiliated preschools. There are 2 steps to getting enrolled – getting a VPK Voucher and signing up for a VPK Program.

Step 1 – Apply for your VPK Certificate of Eligibility

Visit the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County’s website and log into the Family Portal to apply. You can begin this process on January 1 of the year you plan for your child to start VPK. You will need the documents listed below in electronic format to submit with your online application.

  • One Proof of Florida Residence – Examples include: utility bill (electric, gas water), cable bill, home phone bill, Pay stub, driver’s license, ID Card, etc. – full list can be found in the application
  • One Proof of Child’s Age – Examples include: Original or certified copy of the child’s birth record filed according to law with the appropriate public officer, Passport or certificate of the child’s arrival in the United States, Immunization record signed by a public health officer or licensed practicing physician – full list can be found in the application

If a family does not have access to technology to access the VPK application online, contact the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County to make alternative application arrangements (click here for office locations and phone numbers).

Step 2 – Find a VPK Provider + Apply

In addition to applying for a VPK Certificate (Step 1 above) you must also apply and be admitted to a VPK Program. There are multiple locations for VPK and our goal is to help you understand where, when, and how to apply. Here are the options for VPK Programs in Polk County:

Polk County Public Schools VPK Programs

VPK (Voluntary PreK) is currently offered at 23 elementary school sites throughout Polk County. Any child residing in Polk County can apply to attend VPK at one of these sites. Polk Schools VPK Programs are either a free half-day OR full-day with parent co-pay, it varies by location.

Title 1 PK is a federally funded full-day preschool program for 4-year-old children residing in select Title 1 school zones. There are currently 21 sites in Polk County. Due to strict funding guidelines for Title 1 PreK programs, only children residing in that school’s zone can apply to attend a Title 1 PK program. All Title 1 PK programs are a full day with no additional cost.

Use the PCPS Zone Finder to locate your zoned school, then visit the Polk Preschool website or application to see a list of VPK and Title 1 PK locations.

Title 1 PK vs. VPK Designation: Title 1 provides additional funding for supplemental academic support to schools with a high percentage of poverty. Schools are assessed each year to ensure that low-income, at-risk students have access to preschool programs. A school previously designated as a VPK may now be a Title 1 PK, and vice versa.

Not all elementary schools in Polk County have a VPK or Title 1 PK program. If your zoned school does not have either of these programs, you can still apply for a VPK program at a nearby elementary school, or Head Start if you are eligible. Call the Polk PreK office at (863) 648-3051 if you need assistance identifying your closest VPK program.

How to apply:
If you would like for your child to attend VPK at your zoned school or another school, you must apply beginning in the spring of the year your child is eligible to attend in the fall. Visit the PCPS Preschool website to apply. Please note that there is limited space for Polk Preschool VPK and the completion of an application does not guarantee a spot.

NEW in 2022 – The Polk Preschools VPK and Title 1 PK application process has changed and is now entirely online.
Applications are accepted on the PCPS Preschool website beginning in March each year. There is now an application window of approximately 1 month to ensure that all families have an opportunity to apply for VPK or Title 1 PK. Applications will be sorted by zoned school and applicants top choices and then processed. Parents who apply during the initial application window will be notified in April. Parents can also submit an application after the original priority application window, open spaces will be filled throughout the year.

Editor’s Note – in previous years, applications were accepted in person at the Preschool office and processed in the order they were received, so families lined up really early in the morning on the first day to submit applications. The application process has been completely revamped and there are no more early lines or rush to apply on the day applications are available.

The Polk Preschool VPK and Title 1 PK application includes the following information:

  • Year – Be sure to select the correct application year, the current school year and future school year will both be open for applications during certain times of the year.
  • Program Options – you will select from 1 of these 3 choices:
    • Half Day – Covers 3 hours at no cost, select your preference for AM or PM
    • Full Day – Cost is $12 per day
    • Title 1 PK – Covers full day at no cost, only available for those in the school zone
  • Location – you will select your top 3 choices for locations
  • Required Documentation – be sure you have all of the following ready in electronic format:
    • Original VPK Certificate of Eligibility (issued for Polk) – Must be signed and dated (lines #18 & #19) to be considered as completed (STEP 1 above)
    • Copy of child’s birth certificate (not hospital record)
    • Parent/Guardian picture ID
    • Proof of Residence #1
    • Proof of Residence #2

TIPS BEFORE YOU APPLY:
1) Identify your zoned school and determined if it is a Title 1 school, VPK, or neither. The application does NOT identify if you are in a certain VPK or Title 1 PK Zone based on address – you will need to do this research yourself.

2) Select up to 3 schools (2 are required). The easiest way we found is to View the application and select between Full Day, Half Day, or Title 1 PK, it will narrow down the list of schools for you. This is helpful in determining your top 3 choices.

3) Be sure your documents are in electronic format and ready to upload before you start the application.

Private Preschools + Charter Schools

The VPK application mentioned above is ONLY for locations at Polk County Public Schools. If you are interested in attending VPK at a private preschool, church preschool, Montessori preschool, McKeel preschool or other charter school, you will have to contact each school directly – they all have their own application process and may only accept applications for a limited window each year.

A note regarding charter schools – while these are free public schools, they are only free for grades K-12. If you are interested in attending VPK or preschool at a charter school you will likely pay for wraparound care outside of the ~3 hours covered by VPK.

Unfortunately, we’ve heard from a lot of moms and dads lately that it is difficult to find a preschool with openings. Our best advice is to get on the waitlist as soon as possible if you have a specific preschool in mind (most private providers will allow you to join the waitlist prior to applying for your VPK certificate) and be prepared to make phone calls.

R

esources to help locate a VPK near you:

  • The Early Learning Coalition is a great resource in your child care search. The ELC website has helpful guidelines on picking a provider as well as a list of VPK programs by city, and you can also call for current availability and assistance with childcare payments.
  • Florida Child Care Search – The Florida Department of Children and Families has a database of all licensed child care providers in Florida. We recommend using it on a desktop to fully take advantage of the search features. You can search by zip code or city (recommended), and then use the filter bar to narrow down your search if you need VPK, a provider that accepts School Readiness, full day, food served, etc.
  • Lakeland Moms Facebook Group – Join the group and search past posts for recommended daycares, preschools/VPK, or post with what age and location you’re searching for.
  • Childcare, Preschool & VPK Guide – We have a list of reader recommended and self submitted childcare providers in our directory, but it is not comprehensive, there are many more that have not yet been added (there are almost 400 licensed sites in Polk County).

Remember that not all preschools for 4 year olds accept VPK certificates. You can use the links above (Polk ELC and Florida DCF) to find VPK providers, and the most accurate source will be to ask the facility if they accept VPK certificates.

PreK for Students with Disabilities

PreK ESE Programs are also available at select Polk County schools. Visit the Polk Schools ESE PreK website for more information on screening and other FAQ’s.

A child who has an IEP and is age-eligible for VPK can also choose Specialized Instructional Services Providers (VPK-SIS) instead of a traditional VPK Program. SIS can provide specific therapy including speech therapy, physical or occupational therapy, ABA services, and more from a certified or licensed professional.

Benefits of early education and the VPK program

Participation in a Pre-K program can help prepare a child for success in elementary school and beyond. Research has shown that children who participate in high-quality early childhood education programs develop better language skills, score higher in school-readiness tests and have better social skills and fewer behavioral problems once they enter school.

For additional information on Polk County’s VPK programs, call the Early Learning Coalition office at (863) 577-2450 and their helpful staff can answer any questions and walk you through the process.

For more information on VPK in Polk County: Early Learning Coalition website

For information on VPK from the State of Florida:Office of Early Learning website

Childcare Guide

Check out our Childcare Guide for Lakeland + Polk County for other childcare topics including preschools, daycare, VPK, after school care, school holiday camps, and more.

SEE MORE CHILDCARE RESOURCES



Early Learning

Title I Preschool Programs

Eligible Children

A preschool-age child is one who is below the grade level at which the LEA provides a free public elementary education. For the purpose of Title I, children from birth to the age that the LEA provides free public elementary education.   Certain children are deemed automatically eligible to participate in a Title I preschool program, including:

  • Children who participated in Head Start, received services supported by the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants program within Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) (formerly known as Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Program), or attended a Title I preschool program at any time in the prior two years;

  • Children who received services under Title I, Part C (migrant education) in the prior two years;

  • Preschool-aged children experiencing homelessness; and

  • Children who are in a local institution or attending a community day program for neglected or delinquent children and youth (ESEA section 1115(c)(2)).

Additional students eligible to participate include,

  • Children who live in the attendance area of Title I schools operating schoolwide programs for eligible for preschool services.

  • To be eligible to attend a Title I preschool in a targeted assistance school, preschool-aged children must be failing or most at risk of failing to meet the state’s challenging student academic achievement standards as determined by >multiple, educationally related, objective criteria established by the district and supplemented by the school or who participate in a Head Start or Migrant Educational Program.

Why implement Title I preschool programs?

Title I preschool programs are intended to assist children most at risk of failing to meet the State’s challenging academic standards based on multiple, educationally related, objective criteria. Title I funds can be used to create or enhance existing preschool programs to prepare children to enter elementary school with the social, emotional, language, cognitive, and early reading skills they need to succeed. Providing high-quality early childhood experiences helps to ensure that children in Title I schools and programs have the foundation to meet challenging state academic achievement standards and experience success throughout elementary and secondary school.

Based on non-regulatory guidance that has been released by the United States Department of Education, a National Center for Education Statistics longitudinal study shows that children from low-income families who attended center-based preschool programs in the year before kindergarten earned higher scores at the beginning of kindergarten on math, reading, cognitive flexibility, and for approaches to learning than their peers who did not participate in an early learning program the year before starting kindergarten.

Ways of Using Title I Funds to Create New Title I Preschool Programs

  • Reaching families and children at risk before they enter elementary school.

  • Providing high-quality early childhood programs with sufficient instructional time to impact children who are at-risk of academic failure.

  • Giving teachers the skills necessary to work with young children at risk of school failure.

  • Creating programs to build strong school-parent relationships that ensure student success in elementary school and beyond.

  • Preparing low-income and disadvantaged children to enter kindergarten and to improve transitions into the LEA or elementary school that enrolls children.

Ways of Using Title I Funds to Expand and Supplement Existing Preschool Programs

Expand or Supplement Head Start
  • Using Title I funds to serve children who cannot be served through Head Start due to a lack of capacity.

  • Providing services to Title I-eligible children who are not eligible for Head Start.

  • Providing additional services to children in Head Start who are also eligible for Title I services by:
    • Extending the daily program to a full-day;

    • Increasing the numbers of instructional days;

    • Providing services at times when Head Start is not operating;

    • Enriching services through the provision of extra personnel to work with Title I-eligible children in Head Start classrooms

    • Increasing the number of home visits to students most at risk of failing to meet the State’s challenging academic standards.

Expand or Supplement Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)
  • Providing additional services to children in VPK classrooms who are also eligible for Title I services by:
    • Extending the daily voluntary prekindergarten program to provide full-day instruction for VPK children who are also Title I eligible;

    • Increasing the numbers of instructional days;

    • Providing services at times when VPK is not operating;

    • Enriching services through the provision of extra personnel to work with Title I-eligible children in VPK classrooms;

    • Increasing the number of home visits to students most at risk of failing to meet the State’s challenging academic standards.

  • Providing professional development that includes:
    • Training on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds (2017);

    • Strategies to maximize instructional time through effective classroom  management;

    • Literacy training;

    • Language and vocabulary development; and

    • Supporting a culturally diverse classroom environment.

  • Providing opportunities for ongoing training and parental involvement to reinforce classroom instruction.

Title I Preschool Programs

Transition to Kindergarten

Districts must have a plan for coordinating, collaborating, and integrating the Title I preschool program with other early childhood educational services to support families and successfully transition children into kindergarten. Based on studies completed by the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning (NCQTL), in collaboration with the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (NCPFCE):

“Smooth transitions from preschool to kindergarten depend on connections made between participants in the process, such as those between schools and families, and between preschool and kindergarten teachers and classrooms, especially connections made prior to kindergarten entry. Aligning preschool and kindergarten practices, standards, curricula, and assessments is an important element for promoting successful transitions. ”

Examples of transition-related activities may include:

  • Sharing assessment data;

  • Promoting summer learning programs;

  • Engaging families;

  • Implementing joint professional development opportunities that involve both community-based.

Preschool Children in Foster Care

Public schools offering preschool education must meet the Title I requirements for children in foster care, including ensuring that the child(ren) remain in his or her preschool of origin unless a determination is made that it is not in the child’s best interest. Districts must coordinate services to ensure that children in foster care may access early educational services for which they are eligible, including Head Start and Early Head Start, home visiting, and preschool programs administered by the district. Students in foster care may not be separated from the mainstream school environment because of foster care placement. Additionally, Title I supports the needs of children who are homeless by expanding the use of funds reserved for homeless children and youths to encompass all children who are homeless, not just those in non-Title I schools.

Examples of allowable services supporting children in foster care may include:

  • Transportation

  • Referrals for medical services

  • Afterschool programs

  • Mentoring

  • School supplies

  • Support staff for the homeless liaison

Additional Resources

Early Learning Overview (PDF)

Non-Regulatory Guidance for Early Learning (PDF)

Transition to Kindergarten (Office of Early Learning)

A collection of resources to assist families, schools, and communities in planning for the successful transition to kindergarten.

Early Learning Contacts

Jacqueline Hill

Title I, Part A Early Learning

Phone: 850-245-0845

Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)

Florida Department of Education

Office of Early Learning

250 Marriott Drive

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Phone: 866-357-3239

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) – Families

 

Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) is a free program to prepare 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. It helps prepare your child to be strong readers and successful students  by focusing on literacy skills-building, accountability, learning materials, manageable class sizes, and qualified instructors’ expectations.

To register for VPK, click here

How do I qualify?

• Parents/guardians must be Florida residents.

• Children must turn 4 years old on or before September 1st of the current school year.

How much does it cost? 

The VPK program is FREE to Florida families and has no income requirements or restrictions. 

Have a question we didn’t answer? Don’t hesitate to call us at 954-377-2188. We are eager to help!

 

Parents have the option of enrolling children in one of the following VPK programs:

  • School-year Program: 540 instructional hours and a class size of 20 or fewer students. At a minimum, instructors must hold a Birth through Five Florida Child Care Professional Credential and complete special training on early literacy and performance standards.
  • Summer Program: 300 hours of instruction and a class size of 12 or less. Instructors must hold a bachelor’s degree. 
  • Specialized Instructional Services program (SIS): hours vary based on services provided. SIS is for children with special needs who have current individual educational plans (IEP) developed with Broward County Schools. Learn more about VPK SIS.

VPK Child Care Provider Listing:

Looking for a certified child care provider in your area? View our VPK Child Care Provider Listing. This list is updated on a monthly basis.

Click Here to view our VPK Summer Child Care Provider Listing for 2022.

Search for VPK providers in Broward County and view their profile:

To search for VPK providers in Broward County and view their profile, click here.

This link will take you to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Provider Search and Profile. To locate a provider, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Enter a Zip Code, City or County to produce a list of childcare providers in that area –OR– Enter an Address, Provider Name or License # to select a specific child care provider

Step 2: Providers offering VPK will have the VPK logo listed to the right under the “Programs” heading

Step 3: For detailed information, click on the childcare provider name, then click the tabs: “About Provider”, “VPK”, or Services

Search for VPK Readiness Rates on the Office of Early Learning’s Readiness Rate Website:

To search for VPK Readiness Rates, click here to access the Division of Early Learning’s Readiness Rate website. To locate a provider, please follow these steps:
Step 1: To conduct a “Standard” search, to the right of the screen, enter the Provider Name. 
Step 2: To conduct an advanced search, select “Advanced”. This will allow you to search for a provider by city and/or zip code
Step 3: To view the detailed report of the VPK provider’s readiness rate, click “View Report” 

You may also obtain a customized VPK Provider Listing from one of our certified Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Specialists.  To do so please call 954-377-2188 and request CCR&R services.

 

How do I qualify to enroll my child in VPK?

To be eligible for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK Specialized Instructional Services (SIS) program, your child must reside in Florida and reach the age of 4 on or before September 1 of the program year or the following program year. Your child remains eligible until kindergarten admittance, or unless they reach the age of 6 years by February 1 of any program year.

When does registration open?

VPK Registration is currently open; registration began January 1, 2022 for the 2022-23 school year. 

How do I register my child for VPK?

To register your child for VPK, simply visit the Florida Division of Early Learning (DEL) Family Portal to create an account and complete an application.

  • New users: Register for an account. 
  • Returning users: Enter your username and password. Complete the application and upload documents. 

What will I need in order to register?

  1. You will need a valid Email address to use as your Username. If you do not have one, please set up a free Gmail account at google. com/gmail.
  2. You will need these required documents:
  • Proof of Child’s age
    • An original or certified copy of the child’s birth record filed according to law with the appropriate public officer; or
    • An original or certified copy of the child’s certificate of baptism or other religious record of the child’s birth, accompanied by a notarized affidavit stating that the certificate is true and correct, sworn to or affirmed by the child’s parent; or
    • An insurance policy on the child’s life which has been in force for at least two years; or
    • A passport or certificate of the child’s arrival in the United States; or
    • An immunization record signed by a public health officer or licensed practicing physician; or
    • A valid military dependent identification card or a federal or state government issued identification card.
    • If no supporting documents listed above are available, a coalition may accept a parent’s notarized affidavit of the child’s age accompanied by a letter on official letterhead signed by a public health officer or physician stating that the child’s age shown in the affidavit is true and correct.

 

  • Proof of Florida Residency (Ex. Florida Driver’s License or current utility bill)
    • Utility bill, cable, internet, home or cellular phone bill dated within 12 months of the date the child application is submitted; or
    • Pay stub dated within 12 months of the date the child application is submitted; or
    • Residential rental agreement or receipt from rental payment dated within 12 months of the date the child application is submitted; or
    • Government-issued document; or
    • Military order showing that the child’s parent is a service member in the United States Armed Forces and is assigned to duty in Florida when the child attends the VPK program; or
    • Federal government order showing that the child’s parent is a federal employee assigned to work in Florida when the child attends the VPK program; or
    • If no supporting documents listed in subparagraphs (2)(b)1.-7., above, are available, a coalition may accept a notarized affidavit from the child’s parent accompanied by a letter from a landlord, property owner, or property lease which confirms that the child resides at the address shown in the affidavit; or
    • If no supporting documents listed in subparagraphs (2)(b)1. -8., above, are available for a child who is experiencing homelessness as defined in Section 1003.01(12), F.S., a coalition shall document residency based on other supporting documents showing that the child who is experiencing homelessness and resides in Florida (for example, but not limited to; letter from a homeless shelter, homeless referral, student residency questionaire issued by the local school district or notarized statement from the child’s parent).

How do I know my application went through?

Once you submit your application, you will receive an Email verifying your application status within 24 to 48 hours during peak season (January through March), and within 20 days during non-peak season (April through December). 

For a printable version of the information on this page, download our VPK Registration Flyer: VPK 2022-2023 Registration Flyer

There are a few points of information to consider: 

  1. If the child has not attended the VPK program yet and their date of birth falls between February 2nd and September 1st, they qualify for a VPK Postponement.  
  2. If the child has attended the VPK program, then a VPK Re-enrollment must be submitted along with required documentation to determine if the child is eligible to be re-enrolled in the subsequent program year. 
  3. A child may only re-enroll in a subsequent program year if:
  • The child attains the age of 4 years old between February 2 and September 1 of his or her initial program year of eligibility; and,
  • The child has not yet been admitted to kindergarten; and
  • The child is granted a re-enrollment
     

May I use my VPK Certificate during the school year and then for the summer as well?

No, you may use your child’s VPK certificate for EITHER the school year or the summer, but not for both. 

What are the steps to apply for a school district VPK program vs. a private early learning center?

When applying for a School District VPK Program OR a private early learning center, a parent must first apply for the VPK Certificate of Eligibility through the Florida Office of Early Learning (OEL) Family Portal.

Once the certificate is obtained, the parent may choose to enroll their child at a School District VPK program or a private early learning center. 

  1. To apply for a private early learning center, parents simply brings their VPK Certificate to an approved VPK provider. 
  2. To apply for a School District VPK program, parents must apply online through the Head Start/Early Intervention Department website.

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten | Early Learning Coalition of Seminole

What You Need To Know

Applying for a VPK Scholarship is EASY!

APPLY ONLINE NOW

If you are unable to Apply Online Now, and you need assistance with setting up your account and uploading documents;

Please call or visit our office. Staff will be available to guide you through the application process.

VPK is a FREE program aimed at giving your four year old the tools necessary to enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn.

 

Parents may apply through the Family Portal to obtain a certificate online at familyservices. floridaearlylearning.com.

 

To Re-Enroll, parents must apply through the Family Portal.

 

 

Voluntary Prekindergarten or VPK gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers.

 

 

The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program – or VPK – is a free prekindergarten program for 4 and 5-year-olds who reside in Florida. Participating children must be 4 year of age on or before September 1. Parents can enroll their child in the state’s free, voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) education program that year or wait until the following year when their child is 5. Click here for more information.

 

The school-year program includes 540 hours of instructional time and begins in August. The summer program consists of 300 instructional hours and can begin as early as May 1.

 

 

There are a number of private child care and public school providers offering the VPK program across Seminole County.

 

To request a Child Care Provider listing, Click here

 

Specialized Instructional Services

 

A child who has a disability as evidenced by a current individual educational plan (IEP) and is age-eligible for VPK becomes eligible for specialized instructional services (SIS). The Department of Education approves SIS providers whose services meet statutory standards, maintains a list of approved providers, and notifies each school district and early learning coalition of the approved provider list. For more information on VPKSIS, click here.

 

 

The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program — or VPK — prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a  strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child’s development. Click here for our Fact Sheet.

 

 

To be eligible, children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year. Effective July 1, 2016, a new law lets parents whose children are born between Feb. 2 and Sept. 1 of the calendar year postpone enrolling their 4-year-old until the following year when their child is 5.

Parents can choose from different educational settings and various program options. Private child care centers, public schools, and specialized instructional services providers offer VPK.

 

Click below to learn which program is right for you:

If you have not found the information on how to sign your child up for VPK or you need further assistance or have any questions, please call 407-960-2460.

Who Is Eligible?

Florida was one of the first states in the country to offer free prekindergarten to all 4-year-olds. Children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year to be eligible. If their fourth birthday falls Feb. 2 through Sept. 1 in a calendar year, parents can postpone enrolling their child in VPK that year and wait until the following year when their child is 5.

For further information, click on the links below or for general questions contact the Early Learning Coalition at 407-960-2460:

How do I get a Certificate of Eligibility?

Parents may obtain a certificate online at familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com. Families who do not have access to a computer or a scanner may walk-in to use equipment in the ELC of Seminole’s self serve computer lab Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. VPK registration may be completed on a mobile device if the required documents are photographed using a PDF scanning application (e.g. Android’s Handy Scanner, Window’s Scan2pdf, Apple’s Genius Scan).

The registration site will require parents/guardians to complete an application by uploading one of the following documents in PDF format:

  1. proof of Florida residency (e. g. utility bill, current Florida driver’s license, lease)
  2. proof of child’s age (e.g. birth certificate, passport)

Parents with a child who has attended no more than 70 percent of the VPK program may choose to transfer/reenroll their child with a new VPK provider if the reason for the transfer/reenrollment meets one of the approved circumstances (e.g., change of residence). If the child changes VPK providers more than once, the parent has to provide specific documentation to support the reason for the change. To do this, the parent or guardian must complete the online VPK Reenrollment Application and submit it to the coalition for review.

Who Offers VPK Programs?

Providers include a mix of private child care centers, family child care homes, faith-based centers and public schools. Each provider determines the days and times they will offer VPK services in order to meet the overall requirements.

To find the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole’s lists of VPK Providers, please click on the following:

What should I look for in a VPK Provider?

The Coalition offers a Choosing Quality Child Care check list to assist you in choosing the right program for your child.

It’s OK to Play in VPK!

The parent handbook, “It’s OK to Play in VPK!” describes the characteristics of developmentally appropriate learning environments. It identifies how the VPK Education Standards can be used to help children of all different backgrounds, abilities, temperaments, and interests to learn and develop.

Make an Appointment with ACA Navigator for Free Health Insurance Help

Our Partners

Early Learning Coalition of Seminole

280 Hunt Park Cove Longwood, FL 32750-7567 Phone: 407-960-2460 Fax: 407-960-2489
Learn How You Can Help!

© Copyright 2022 by Early Learning Coalition of Seminole

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program in Gainesville

 

 

The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County (ELCAC) would like to welcome all prospective childcare providers to this community of hardworking people dedicated to early childhood education. ELCAC serves as a resource for families and providers regarding the School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Programs.

 

The VPK Program lays the steppingstones to Kindergarten success by following FL developmental standards: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk/vpk-providers/the-vpk-class. Although it is FREE for families, approved VPK providers in Alachua County are reimbursed $4.51 per VPK instructional hour per VPK child enrollment in the School Year Program and $6.93 per VPK instructional hour per VPK child enrollment in the Summer Program. The VPK School Year Program consists of 540 total instructional hours and the VPK Summer Program consists of 300 total instructional hours.

 

If you are interested in offering a VPK program at your childcare business, you must first request and receive a license or license exemption letter from the Department of Child and Families (DCF): https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/child-care-licensure.shtml. Once you’re registered through DCF, you may start the contracting process with ELCAC.

 

The contracting process is now entirely online through the statewide Provider Portal.  This website was deployed by the Florida Office of Early Learning (OEL) in 2017 to streamline the exchange and verification of required forms and supporting documents. It has gone through many data fixes and feature releases throughout its first few years. We appreciate your patience and understanding as it continues to be developed. Furthermore, please be aware that you are welcome to use the shared resources (internet, computers, scanners, printers, etc.) in our main lobby during normal business hours.

 

To start the contracting process with ELCAC, create an account in the Provider Portal by clicking the blue “here” on the righthand side of the log-in page: https://providerservices.floridaearlylearning.com/Account/Login. The account must be created by an individual authorized as a contract representative for your childcare business such as the owner or director. After you have successfully registered for an account, email the ELCAC Provider Contracts Coordinator, Brandi Thomas (bthomas@elcalachua. org), to request activation. Please keep in mind that each step in the contracting process requires approval before the next step is available so don’t be discouraged if you can’t move forward right away.

 

Once your account is activated by ELCAC, Brandi Thomas ([email protected]) will email you a locally created instructional packet to help you create a profile in the Provider Portal. Profiles contain both Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) and contract information. The CCR&R data will be shared with the governor’s office, legislature, state officials, agencies, and families seeking childcare. It’s a wonderful opportunity to market your program to a wide range of families at no cost! The contract data will be auto-populated into fixed fields of the VPK Contract later in the contracting process. For these reasons, it is imperative that your profile is entirely accurate.

 

All status changes within the Provider Portal trigger an automatic email notification from DONOTREPLY@oel. myflorida.com. Profiles are often rejected multiple times before approval due to inconsistent or missing information. If your profile is rejected, you will find a list of corrections needed written by ELCAC in the “Additional Comments” section at the bottom of the email from [email protected]. It is recommended that you check your email inbox daily as email is ELCAC’s main form of communication.

 

After your profile is changed to an “Active” status by ELCAC, Brandi Thomas will email you another locally created instructional packet to help you complete a VPK Application and VPK Contract. The VPK Application will consist of your VPK attendance policy, director, instructors, calendars, and classes. The VPK Contract will consist of auto-populated business information, FL Rule/Statute dictating the responsibilities of each party, and some additional voluntary options. The contracting process is complete when your VPK Contract is set to a “Certified” status by ELCAC. Then, you will be considered an approved VPK provider for Alachua County!

 

If you have questions regarding VPK provider eligibility, general information, or the contracting process, please email Brandi Thomas (bthomas@elcalachua. org). You can also browse OEL’s website for more details about the VPK Program: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk/families/finding-local-vpk-programs.

 

Thank you for your interest and efforts towards serving the children of Alachua County!

 

Additional Resources:

Profile Supporting Documents

VPK School Year Staff Requirements 

VPK Summer Staff Requirements

VPK-Endorsement Guide for Director Credentials

 

Voluntary Prekindergarten Program | Early Learning Coalition

 

Registration opened Jan.1, 2021 for the 2021/2022 school year. You may register your child for VPK, by clicking on the GOLD FAMILY PORTAL button on our home page, where you will create an account and complete the application process.
Florida’s Voluntary Pre-K Program (VPK) is a free educational program that  prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and turn 4 on or before Sept. 1 of the school year in which they enroll. If your child was born between Feb. 2 and Sept. 1 of the calendar year, you may postpone enrolling your 4-year-old until the following year when your child is 5.
For step-by step directions, visit our https://www.elcslc.org/parents/voluntary-prekindergarten-program/ page, or you may contact the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County, during our office hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, at 772-595-6363.

VPK Parents Link

Apply online today using your computer, tablet or smart phone, by clicking the GOLD Family Portal button on the home page, or the side panel of this website. Although our office is currently closed to visitors due to pandemic, you can call 772-595-6363 and our team can help guide you through the process.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free program designed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. VPK is available to all four-year-old children born on or before September 1st that reside in Florida, regardless of family income. Parents can choose from private child care centers or public schools and school-year or summer programs.

Our VPK program gives each child an opportunity to perform better in school and throughout life with quality programs that include high literacy standards, accountability, appropriate curriculum, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes and qualified instructors.

The Office of Early Learning oversees the program at the state level and our Coalition implements the program in St. Lucie County by contracting with eligible public and private child care providers through an application process. The VPK providers have flexibility in structuring the hours per day and days per week to meet the required instructional hours:

What is the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program?

Children who are four on or before September 1, are entitled to participate in one of the VPK program options. Since VPK providers have flexibility in structuring the hours per day and days per week to meet the required instructional hours, program hours may vary. For example, if a program is 180 days (similar to a school-year calendar), it would offer 3 hours of instruction each day to meet the 540-hour requirement. Contact the provider for information on their structure.

To help answer your questions or concerns at Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) team members are available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by calling 772-595-6363.

You can easily apply online today for this year’s program using your computer, tablet or smart phone, by clicking the GOLD Family Portal button on the right hand side of this website. If you need help attaching documents, you are welcome to visit the Early Learning Coalition’s offices at 5000 Dunn Road (at Midway Road and Dunn) and our team will be happy to walk you through the process or call 772-595-6363!

 

The VPK application process is entirely online and easy to complete. We also have computers and scanners available for families to use, Monday through Friday from 8-5, if you don’t have access to the Internet. You will need:

One proof of residency: driver’s license, utility bill, or paystub.

One proof of your child’s age: birth certificate, passport, shot records, or military ID.

Families will need to separately scan and submit supporting age and residency documents in PDF format.

 

Follow these steps to apply for VPK:

Step 1 Click the following link to navigate to the Family Portal: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/Account/Login

Step 2. If you are a new user, register for an account with a reliable email address and memorable password.

Step 3. Log into the Family Portal using your email as the user name and enter your password.

Step 4. Click the green button that says, “Apply for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten. ”

Step 5. Complete the basic information and upload the required documents as specified on the Family Portal.

Step 6. Certify the application by typing your first and last name as an electronic signature.
If you experience any technological difficulties during the application process, please contact the Early Learning Coalition Family Services at 772-595-6363.

Once the application is submitted, it can take up to 5 days for ELC of St. Lucie County to process it. You will receive a notification via email that updates you on the status of your child’s VPK application.

When the VPK application is approved, log into the Family Portal to print the Certificate of Eligibility and deliver it to the VPK provider of your choice. If the application is rejected, log into the Family Portal to edit the application and make the recommended changes.

Please download and print the Certificate of Eligibility within a week of being approved. If you cannot print the certificate after being approved, please contact our Family Services Department at 772-595-6363 for assistance.

Once you receive your VPK certificate, it MUST be turned in to the provider of your choice. Contact our office if you need a customized list of providers.

To apply for St, Lucie Public Schools VPK/Title I  and VPK/Wrap Around Programs, you must contact St. Lucie Public School Early Childhood Office at 429-3945 to schedule an appointment or visit their link here: 

https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/early-childhood/

 

VPK Fact Sheet

 

Check out Office of Early Learning’s valuable resource, a handbook for the voluntary pre-kindergarten program, here:

VPK Parent Handbook (PDF)

How kindergartens are organized in the USA: a quiet hour in sleeping bags, pizza for lunch and endless fun – the sea. We decided to check if this is really the case: we talked with Russian mothers whose children went to kindergartens in the states of Kentucky, Georgia and Florida.

And based on their stories, they made up a picture of the life of a typical American kindergartener.

Historically, the USA is a country where the cult of the big family is still alive. The perfect picture is a big house, three kids and a dog. Each child has his own room, and mother is a housewife. There is no maternity leave in the USA as a fact, there are no public kindergartens there either. And if you have more than one child, then kindergarten is simply unprofitable, it turns out to be very expensive. It is much easier to hire a live-in nanny or even two than to send two or three children to kindergarten. Thus, we formulate the first rule of the club: kindergartens in the USA are not fun for everyone.

Any garden for your money

All gardens in the USA are private, which means that it is not difficult to get into them. Unless you have to sign up for a kindergarten in advance (about a year in advance), if there are many people in the area and it is quite prestigious, a typical family one. But there will definitely be a place. The area of ​​residence here is very important, since a good school (and it will be free) simply cannot be located in a disadvantaged area.

Kindergarten pricing varies from state to state and borough to borough. But the cost below $ 800 per month is almost impossible to find. On average, the price per month is 1000-1500 dollars. If you need a kindergarten from birth, then it will be a completely different order of prices – higher.

For the most part, kindergartens are designed for children aged 3-5. After five, kindergarten begins, that is, an almost full-fledged elementary school. Kindergartens, any, here are called pre-school, that is, everything that is before school.

Each garden in the USA is a separate state with its own laws

Each has its own rules, customs, daily routine. And it is almost impossible to find two identical kindergartens, unless it is some kind of network.

But there is something that unites kindergartens in the USA. All of them work until 5 p.m. maximum. Finding a garden that is open until 6 or 7 pm is very difficult. And most often, working parents are also forced to hire a nanny who will pick up the child from the garden.

In general, kindergartens here are divided into two categories: those that work conditionally full time (daycare), and those that work 3-4 hours a day, 4 days a week.

Kindergartens are considered here not as an opportunity to take care of a child while the mother is at work, but as a variant of socialization, preparation for school. At the same time, the kindergartens themselves have nothing to do with schools. And even if you learned the alphabet in kindergarten, you will still start with the letter A in kindergarten.

There is also a pre-K state class – this is the initial stage of education, it is already considered a school. And they take it from the age of 4. But at the same time, this step is optional and does not exist everywhere.

They sleep in sleeping bags right in their shoes

In our view, the kindergarten has a playroom and a bedroom for a quiet hour, as well as a hall for physical education and music classes. In the USA, everything is different: one room for everything. In it, children play, eat, and sleep. And they sleep right on the floor. In some gardens, they throw mats on the floor and are allowed to lay a sheet and cover themselves with a blanket that their parents bring from home, in others they are given sleeping bags that are placed on top of low cots. Parents also buy bags themselves, on Fridays they take them away to wash, and on Monday they return them to the kindergarten.

At the same time, children sleep in shoes. In the same one in which they ran along the street, even if they were wearing uggs or boots

You can, of course, agree that the child will have a shift, but no one will follow this. And no one will help him lace up his shoes either. And he will still sleep in shoes. This is related to security. In the event that a fire starts or it is necessary to leave the premises for some other reason, the children, of course, will not have time to get dressed, but they will be shod – it is believed that this reduces many risks.

At the same time, illnesses are treated philosophically here. Snot, cough – not a reason to skip kindergarten. Unless the temperature is high – then you can. And each parent, when concluding an agreement with a kindergarten, signs a lot of papers, including about what medical manipulations can be performed with his child: whether to treat an abrasion with an antiseptic, whether to seal the wound. But in all cases, parents are always called. There is no health worker in the kindergarten, no one conducts medical examinations and vaccinations in kindergartens either.

And they don’t bother with hygiene. No personal towels: there are just paper rolls in the toilets. Combs are not provided: no one combs children after sleep and does not weave five-strand pigtails. As a rule, children come to the garden already potty trained, so there are no problems with this either. But the diaper, if anything, of course, will be changed.

Macaroni and cheese and pizza for lunch

Cereal for breakfast and soup for lunch? Here, children are not tormented like that. Firstly, each kindergarten dictates its own conditions. If the garden is only 3-4 hours a day, then there will be no food at all – only what you yourself put the child with you in lunch boxes. If this is a daycare, that is, a full-day garden, then how lucky. They can ask for your thousand dollars a month to also put food with you for the child, and if food is provided in the garden, then it will be lunch (our lunch) and snacks (our afternoon snack). Moreover, lunch is, as a rule, pasta and cheese, pizza, nuggets, sometimes a tomato or cucumber in addition. Fruit is extremely rare here. Usually, instead of them, flour, sweet and fatty, that is, everything that children love so much and that goes so badly with the idea of ​​most parents about healthy and proper nutrition. No stewed cabbage and steamed fish, occasionally broccoli or cauliflower can be offered, but this is rather an exception to the rule.

Games and fun

In essence, a kindergarten in the US is just a well-organized play space with nannies providing care and supervision. Children here draw, paint, sculpt, make crafts, play on the playground and sing songs about the alphabet and numbers, get acquainted with colors and shapes in a playful way. Yes, as a rule, by the end of kindergarten, thanks to all these songs, children know the alphabet and numbers up to 10. But that’s all.

Poetry is not taught here and matinees are not prepared. They don’t learn songs and dances. There are no group activities. And additional classes for an additional fee are also not provided. There is a large network of international gardens in the USA, which provides an opportunity to take a child to swimming, tennis, and French lessons for an additional fee, but it is very expensive, and it is very difficult to get into these gardens.

But the teachers here always greet you with a smile. And no one yells at children, scolds them

Everyone is very afraid of losing their job and holding on to it, and no one wants a child to complain to his parents that he does not like something.

In some gardens, there are occasional holidays when parents are asked to bring something sweet, but not necessarily homemade cakes, so the familiar footage of how mothers try to make purchased pastries look like homemade is nothing more than an invention of the scriptwriters.

There are no parents’ committees in kindergartens either. It’s a private service here and a lot of money is paid for it, so no additional fees. Sometimes they may say that more albums or pencils are needed, and there will always be volunteer moms who will take care of the purchase. But no more than that. And yes, there are no Saturdays either.

In pre-K, a kind of study is already beginning. Children learn to write their own name. And here they can periodically arrange themed days: “pajama days” or “topsy-down”, when you can come in different socks or shoes, in clothes back to front, and so on. And here it can already be Thanksgiving with lunch and a show for parents, and a Christmas play, and a party in the class. But not in kindergarten.

And in the USA there is no tradition for everyone to go for a walk to the playground in the park after the garden. Everyone goes home or takes older children to classes. And as such, the parent community is not formed in the kindergarten either. It all starts already at school, and that is not at all necessary. Elementary school here is also mostly about fun. However, not everyone likes it.

Photo: Shutterstock / Rawpixel.com

University preparation in the USA (Lynn University)

Content

  1. Lynn University Key Facts
  2. Lynn University Programs
  3. Accommodation in Boca Raton
  4. Registration

. The university offers international students simplified admission to undergraduate and graduate programs, including areas such as music, piloting, aviation management, theater, as well as business and IT specialties.

Lynn University is a modern private mid-sized university with global ambitions and innovative teaching approaches. Included in the top 3 innovative universities in the southern states (Regional Universities South US News & World Report). All students arriving at the university receive an Apple iPad for the duration of their studies with access to all necessary educational materials, and each classroom is equipped with an Apple TV for interactive learning.

Boca Raton is a great place to study and live, with over 20km of beautiful beaches and over 230 sunny days a year, as well as an unforgettable shopping and entertainment experience.

Student services on a 100-acre campus with state-of-the-art auditoriums, extensive library, art and theater studios, computer labs, laboratories, performing arts center, conservatory, aviation park, simulation flight simulators, sports complex, swimming pools, stadium, etc. d.

Lynn Key Facts

  • Founded: 1962
  • Number of students: 3000+ (20% international students)
  • International students from 100 countries (#1 in the US South based on international student ratio U. S. News & WorldReport)
  • 18:1 student-faculty ratio
  • More than 60 undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs
  • University sports teams (basketball, tennis, swimming, football, baseball, volleyball, etc.) play in the student league NCAA Division II – Sunshine State
  • One of the strongest music conservatories in the USA
  • Regular events on the campus of the university
  • Free access to the university’s sports facilities, including gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, etc.
  • More than 500 students annually complete professional internships at local dealerships of Mercedes-Benz, Mariott, Citibank and others.
  • Support for foreign students (language training, consultations, career services, orientation, etc.)

Lynn University Programs

Lynn University uses the popular Liberal Arts Education system in the USA, when students choose a major profile (major), as well as a set of selective subjects in a field of interest to themselves (minor). The university offers admission through the preparatory department with admission to an advanced undergraduate or graduate course, as well as direct admission without additional preparation:

International Year

A one-semester or one-year preparatory course designed for post-secondary university students. Note that for admission to the preparatory program, students can submit documents with lower academic performance and the level of English. Successful graduates of the preparatory course receive guaranteed admission to the second semester or the second year of undergraduate studies in the following areas >>>

  • Age: 17+
  • Duration: 1-2 semesters (4-8 months) + 3 – 3.5 years of Bachelor’s degree
  • Beginning of training: end of January or end of August
  • Academic requirements: high school diploma with good academic performance (2.5+ GPA in the American system)
  • Language requirements: TOEFL iBT 60+ (1 semester), 50+ (2 semesters)

Pre-Master’s

The Pre-Master’s Preparation course helps to adapt to the American education system, improve language and academic skills, increase the average mark of the diploma, refresh knowledge for those who have long graduated from higher education. In some cases, with the help of the Pre-Master’s course, students can also change the profile of education. Successful graduates of the preparatory course receive guaranteed admission to the second year of the master’s program in the following areas >>>

  • Age: 20+
  • Duration: 2 semesters (8 months) + 1 year Master’s degree
  • Beginning of training: end of January or end of August
  • Academic requirements: completed higher education with good academic performance (2.5+ GPA according to the American system)
  • Language requirements: TOEFL iBT 60+ / IELTS Academic 5.5

Direct Entry (Undergraduate)

For strong students who are able to fulfill the entrance requirements of the university, it is possible to enter the first year of the undergraduate program in the following areas >>>

  • Age: 17+
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Beginning of training: end of January or end of August
  • Academic requirements: high school diploma with good academic performance (2. 8+ GPA in the American system)
  • Language requirements: TOEFL iBT 71+ / IELTS Academic 6.0
  • Transfer Students: Reassessment of transcripts through NACES accredited assessment agencies in the US

Direct Entry (Graduate)

Students who meet the admission requirements of the university can apply for admission to the following graduate programs >>>

  • Age: 21+
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Beginning of training: end of January or end of August
  • Academic requirements: completed higher education with good academic performance (2.8+ GPA according to the American system)
  • Language requirements: TOEFL iBT 80+ / IELTS Academic 6.5
  • Additional requirements: depending on the specialization, students must submit additional information (work experience, GRE / GMAT exams, letters of recommendation, etc.)

Boca Raton Residence

International undergraduate or prep students can choose to stay in one of Lynn University’s six on-campus student residences, while graduate students can choose to live independently in the city.

Accommodation in a residence includes:

  1. – single or double accommodation
  2. – furniture and equipment
  3. – WiFi
  4. – facilities in the room or on the floor
  5. – laundry
  6. – housekeeping
  7. –

    8. university cafe meal plan included

Registration

Would you like to study at Lynn University? Please fill out the registration form for undergraduate and International Year programs or the form for admission to the graduate or Pre-Master’s program. Upon receipt of the completed form, we will send you further instructions. If you want to speed up the enrollment process, please prepare the following documents:

  1. – Passport
  2. – Passport photo
  3. – Certificate or diploma + application
  4. – Extract from school or university (if you have not graduated yet)
  5. – Reference or letter of recommendation
  6. – Certificates TOEFL/IELTS, SAT/ACT, GRE/GMAT (as applicable)
  7. – CV
  8. – Motivational letter
  9. – Certificate from the bank to confirm solvency and obtain a visa form i-20
  10. – Students applying for creative courses must submit a portfolio or audition/screen

You can get detailed information about the preparation of documents on our website.

Academlux services are free of charge if you apply through our service. We will be happy to provide you with examples of documents, as well as help with the support of all processes from the moment of selecting a program to a visa, departure for study and assistance during study in the USA.

Would you like more information about Lynn University programs? Please fill out the feedback form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

The 10 Best Hotels – Florida Gulf Coast

Enter your dates and choose from 17,085 hotels and accommodations

Please enter a direction.


    +

    Check-in