Lift Scholars
Free college for 2026 – 2029 Jones High School graduates
Students graduating from Jones High School in 2026–2029 are guaranteed admission to Valencia College and can attend for free. With Lift Scholars, you have up to five years to earn an associate degree or technical certificate, or complete Accelerated Skills Training (AST)—a short-term program that prepares you for a high-demand job in two to 28 weeks.
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Your first step to attending Valencia College for free is to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Lift Scholars will pay all tuition and fees not covered by your FAFSA award.
The result is that you pay no out-of-pocket costs for tuition and fees when you attend Valencia College for an associate degree, technical certificate or Accelerated Skills Training. Even your Valencia College application fee is free.
Your standard high school diploma guarantees you admission to Valencia College.
Let’s start by making sure you’re eligible for this scholarship.
Eligibility for the scholarship is based on meeting these requirements:
- Must be a 2026-2029 graduate of Jones High School with a standard high school diploma (no GED or homeschool)
- 2026 Graduates can enroll as early as Summer (June 8), Fall 2026, and no later than Spring 2027 to be eligible for the program
- Must complete all steps to enrollment, including Residency for Tuition Purposes where applicable.
- Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – unless enrolled in an AST program
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Your FAFSA must be received and processed before you’re eligible for Lift Scholars.
Qualified students are required to follow the steps listed here. Contact us if you have questions.
Apply to Valencia College.
2026 graduates, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and send it to Valencia College.
Upon graduation, send your final High School transcripts, complete Florida Residency and attend Orientation.
2026 graduates, enroll at Valencia College by Spring 2027 at the latest.
Apply to Valencia College.
You’re guaranteed admission—and even your application fee is free.
Complete the FAFSA.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and send it to Valencia
College (code 006750).
(FAFSA completion is not required for AST students.)
Complete all Steps to Enrollment, including:
- Send your official final high school transcripts to Valencia College.
- Complete your Florida Residency documentation.
- Attend Orientation.
2026 graduates, enroll at Valencia College by Spring 2027 at the latest.
Register for at least one course (3 credits).
Step 5
Enroll for the Summer Institute.
Attend the Lift Scholars Summer Institute to prepare for college success.
