IRSC–Florida Tech Connection
A Fact Sheet for Undergraduate Students
Florida Institute of Technology has long
been a premier educational choice for
Florida high school graduates. Florida
Tech is now partnered with Indian River
State College to create the IRSC–Florida
Tech Connection. This is a dual-admission program designed to help Florida
high school graduates pursue an associate of arts degree from Indian River State
College followed by a bachelor’s degree
at Florida Tech’s Melbourne campus.
Who is eligible to participate in the
IRSC–Florida Tech Connection?
• Any Florida high school student who has completed
the full-time undergraduate application process for
Florida Tech
• Any currently enrolled Indian River State College
student who applies to Florida Tech before earning
30 credits at Indian River State College
Which students might benefit from the IRSC–
Florida Tech Connection?
• Students who need additional preparation prior to
attending Florida Tech
• The student who is admitted to Florida Tech but
whose financial circumstances prevent enrollment
as a full-time, first-year student
• Currently enrolled Indian River State College
students who have earned fewer than 30 credits
and plan to complete their full-time baccalaureate
studies at Florida Tech
Learn more by visiting:
www.fit.edu
Must a student apply to Indian River
State College as well as Florida Tech to be
eligible?
Yes. Students interested in the IRSC–Florida Tech
Connection must apply to enroll in an approved
associate of arts degree program. As a degree seeking
student, you will need to submit an official copy of
your high school transcripts (showing graduation date
and courses completed) or official copies of college/
university transcripts from each post secondary
institution attended. Applicants seeking in-state fees
must show documented proof of residency for the 12
months preceding their term of enrollment. Is the IRSC–Florida Tech Connection open
to students for all major areas of study at
Florida Tech?
Yes. In some majors, Florida Tech has an articulation
agreement with Indian River State College. In
those areas where the course of study is not clearly
articulated, academic advisers from Indian River
State College and Florida Tech will assist the student
in the proper selection of courses. However, it is
recommended that students enroll in the associate
of arts degree program at Indian River State College
to maximize the number of transfer credits given at
Florida Tech.
IRSC–Florida Tech Connection
Reputation: Florida Tech is ranked
a top tier national university by U.S.
News and World Report and has
been named among the “Best in the
Southeast” by Princeton Review. In
addition, Florida Tech has been ranked
a Barron’s Guide “Best Buy,” and the
top private university in Florida by
Washington Monthly.
Outcomes: The 2010–2011 College
Salary Report published by PayScale.com places the salaries for Florida Tech
bachelor’s degree graduates at the top of
the list for private research universities
in Florida. The average starting salary of
recent graduates is over $55,000.
Campus: Florida Tech encompasses
130 subtropical acres including a
lush botanical garden. It is located in
Melbourne, Fla., the heart of the “Space
Coast.”
Enrollment: 2,413 full-time
undergraduates studying at the
Melbourne campus, with 54% living on
campus. Entire student body represents
50 states and more than 100 countries
overall.
Numbers
• Full-time Faculty: 224
• Student to Faculty Ratio: 9:1 (Melbourne undergraduates)
• Average Class Size: 20
History: Founded in 1958 by
visionary physicist Jerome P. Keuper
to educate area professionals working
on the U.S. space program, Florida
Institute of Technology got its start
with an initial donation of 37 cents.
Alumni: Around 50,000 graduates,
including five space shuttle astronauts,
an Olympic medalist, a National Teacher
of the Year and three four-star generals.
Facts and figures apply to Melbourne campus only
and do not include online or off-campus programs.
IRSC–Florida Tech Connection Coordinator
Florida Institute of Technology
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901-6975
(321) 674-8030
(800) 888-4348
www.fit.edu • [email protected]
AD-274-311
How should students apply for
financial aid?
Both Indian River State College and Florida Tech
require students to submit the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be filed
as soon as possible after Jan. 1. Students eligible for
the IRSC–Florida Tech Connection must request
that the Student Aid Report from FAFSA be sent to
both Indian River State College (Code 001493) and
Florida Tech (Code 001469).
Does Florida Tech offer any scholarships
or grants to Indian River State College
students?
Indian River State College graduates are awarded an
IRSC–Florida Tech Achievement Grant of $6,000,
equivalent to what an in-state resident would pay for
the cost of an associate degree program ($3,000 will
be disbursed in each of the junior and senior years at
Florida Tech). If academic merit warrants, a student
will instead be awarded a Transfer or Phi Theta
Kappa scholarship (he or she will be awarded the
higher scholarship; they do not stack). In addition,
IRSC–Florida Tech Connection students are eligible
for admissions incentives, academic scholarships,
plus need-based financial assistance. Florida Tech’s
Army ROTC program offers full paid scholarships
to students who have a desire to become a
commissioned officer.
How does an IRSC–Florida Tech
Connection student move from Indian
River State College to Florida Tech?
IRSC–Florida Tech Connection students must
achieve a 2.5 cumulative GPA in their course of
study at Indian River State College to enroll at
Florida Tech with the $6,000 IRSC–Florida Tech
Achievement Grant. Students should request that
Indian River State College send their transcript to
Florida Tech and then call the Florida Tech Office
of Admission to indicate that they are prepared to
enroll for the following term.
Are there other benefits for students in
the IRSC–Florida Tech Connection?
The IRSC–Florida Tech Connection student will
have a Florida Tech academic adviser in addition
to a Indian River State College adviser during their
course of study at Indian River State College. They
will be invited to a IRSC–Florida Tech Connection
orientation at Florida Tech at the beginning of
their first term.