GED Pathway Program

FSW is committed to the residents of southwest Florida. Earning your GED will open new doors to many exciting opportunities. One of these new opportunities is access to higher education. With the completion of your GED, you are now eligible for admission to FSW and FSW is committed to your success!

Program Benefits

  • Support through the enrollment and onboarding process
  • Promo code for a free application ($30 value)
  • Connection to grants and scholarships
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Scholarship Opportunities

With the support of external funders, Lee County Industrial Development Authority, the Elsa and Peter Soderberg Family Foundation, and the FutureMakers Coalition, we are excited to offer GED completers from partner institutions financial support for their first semester at FSW. Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Partner Institutions

  • Charlotte County Adult Education
  • Collier County Adult Education
  • Hendry County Adult Education
  • Lee County Adult Education

How Do I Get Started?

  1. Apply to FSW
  2. Check your email and complete all enrollment steps (Testing, Orientation, Advising, Registration)
  3. Complete FSW’s GED Pathway Scholarship Application. Scholarship link is sent to eligible students as provided by partner institutions.

*Students will receive an email notification once their scholarship application is reviewed and scholarship funds are awarded.

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