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Financial Aid and Scholarship Options Are Still Available

Our Yes! You Can! Summer Scholarships may not be for you, but we have plenty of other options to help you get an affordable college education! While many universities have already given away all of their scholarship funds, FSW still has scholarships available for our Fall semester that begins on August 23rd, and many of our students are eligible for federal assistance after they complete the FAFSA. Not sure you can afford a high-quality education with hands-on experience and a degree or certification that leads to an in-demand career? Yes! You Can... at FSW! Our Virtual Open House Experience can tell you more about our financial aid options and affordability. Check it out by picking your pathway below!I recently graduated/am graduating from a high school outside Florida ->I am a transfer or readmit student ->I am an adult student ->

Public Notices

Florida SouthWestern State College announces public meetings to which all persons are invited. In accordance with the Sunshine Law, the public is invited to listen and observe the Committee Meetings. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the college at least 24 hours before the meeting by contacting Human Resources. Public Meetings <123456>Last › Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Tuesday, 10/11/22, 4:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room I-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Wednesday, 9/7/22, 4:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room U-102 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Monday, 8/15/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room I-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Thursday, 8/11/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room I-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Thursday, 8/4/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room I-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Thursday, 7/21/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room A-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Monday, 7/18/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room A-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Thursday, 7/14/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room A-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Monday, 7/11/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room A-223 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Monday, 6/6/22, 1:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room I-223 <123456>Last ›

Public Notices

Florida SouthWestern State College announces public meetings to which all persons are invited. In accordance with the Sunshine Law, the public is invited to listen and observe the Committee Meetings. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the college at least 24 hours before the meeting by contacting Human Resources. Public Meetings ‹ First<412413414415 ‹ First<412413414415

Public Notices

Florida SouthWestern State College announces public meetings to which all persons are invited. In accordance with the Sunshine Law, the public is invited to listen and observe the Committee Meetings. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the college at least 24 hours before the meeting by contacting Human Resources. Public Meetings <1234567>Last › Category: Candidate Forum Position Title: Professor, Digital Art, Creative Technologies, and Fine Art Recruitment Number: 22-043 Date/Time: Thursday, 4/28/22, 11:30am Location: Lee Campus, Room L-141 Category: Candidate Forum Position Title: Professor, Digital Art, Creative Technologies, and Fine Art Recruitment Number: 22-043 Date/Time: Wednesday, 4/27/22, 11:00am Location: Lee Campus, Room L-141 Category: Candidate Forum Position Title: Political Science Professor Recruitment Number: 21-218 Date/Time: Saturday, 3/26/22, 10:40am Location: Lee Campus, Room U-210 Category: Candidate Forum Position Title: Professor of Political Science Recruitment Number: 21-218 Date/Time: Friday, 3/25/22, 2:30pm Location: Lee Campus, Room U-210 Category: Candidate Forum Position Title: Professor of Political Science Recruitment Number: 21-218 Date/Time: Friday, 3/25/22, 10:40am Location: Lee Campus, Room U-210 Category: Candidate Forum Position Title: Political Science Profesor Recruitment Number: 21-218 Date/Time: Tuesday, 3/22/22, 3:30pm Location: Lee Campus, Room U-210 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Wednesday, 2/23/22, 3:00pm Location: Lee Campus, Room https://fsw.zoom.us/j/83249763587 Category: Interviews Position Title: Dental Hygiene Accreditation Site Visit Recruitment Number: 21-000 Date/Time: Friday, 2/4/22, 8:30am Location: Lee Campus, Room A-137 Category: Interviews Position Title: Dental Hygiene Accreditation Site Visit Recruitment Number: 21-000 Date/Time: Thursday, 2/3/22, 10:30am Location: Lee Campus, Room A-137 Category: Contract Negotiations - FSW Faculty Federation Union Date/Time: Friday, 11/19/21, 10:00am Location: Lee Campus, Room ZoomCharlotte Campus, Room ZoomCollier Campus, Room ZoomHendry Glades Center, Room Zoom <1234567>Last ›

College Operating Procedures

Welcome to the Florida SouthWestern State College Policies and ProceduresCollege Operating Procedures (COP) at Florida SouthWestern State College are procedures for faculty, staff, and members of the college community, ensuring consistency, compliance with laws and policies, and the establishment of proper internal controls. COPs are developed to ensure consistent application across various college functions, aligning with Board-approved policies and complying with federal, state, and local laws. They establish standards for behavior and operations within the college community. COPs provide a framework and standards for how faculty, staff, and the broader college community should conduct themselves. They serve as a resource for interpreting various workplace situations, including job performance, decision-making, interpersonal interactions, and business operations management.Approved COPs are centrally maintained by the Vice President of Business Operations and Technology. The College Operating Procedure Manual is made available on the college's website, organized by major divisions for easy access. Accessibility standards, such as ADA compliance, are adhered to in formatting. COPs are reviewed biannually.Overall, COPs play a crucial role in promoting consistency, compliance, and effective management within Florida SouthWestern State College. They serve as a valuable resource for all members of the college community, helping to establish behavior and decision-making in various contexts. By using the navigation boxes to the left, you may view all procedures within each volume by clicking on the appropriate area and referring to the resulting page.College Operating Procedures Contact: Jason Dudley VP, Business Operations and Technology/CIO jdudley1@fsw.edu (239) 985-8368 or extension 11868

Workers' Compensation

Note: Only the Benefits office may authorize medical treatment in non-emergency related situations. If you have been injured at work and will be seeking treatment under Worker's Compensation, you must seek initial treatment from an authorized provider.Work-Related InjuriesFlorida SouthWestern State College provides Workers' Compensation Insurance for all college employees.Medical EmergencyIf you need emergency medical treatment, call 911 and Campus Campus Police immediately. If this is an emergency, initial treatment should be sought by calling 911.Campus Police Campus Extensions:Thomas Edison (Lee) x1203 (239-489-9203)Collier x3712 (239-732-3712)Charlotte x5608 (941-637-5608)Hendry Glades Curtis Center x6017 (863-674-0408)Step 1: Contact Campus Police immediately to report the accident or injury. Campus Police will complete an Incident /Accident Report, and you and/or Campus Police must contact the Benefits office at either 239-433-6916 or 239-489-9242.Step 2: Contact your supervisor.Step 3: If medical attention is required, the Benefits office will provide will provide a Referral for Medical Services and refer you to the College's Workers' Compensation Primary Care Physician. The Benefits office can also give can also give you a First Script form at that time for any prescriptions are necessary after the physician's visit.Step 4: After seeing the Worker's Compensation Physician, immediately deliver and/or send medical certification to the Benefits office, Building O, Room 101, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Any medical restrictions must be clearly communicated and approved by the Benefits office and your supervisor.Step 5: If a return visit is required to the Worker's Compensation Physician and/or other treatment is recommended, follow-through with those instructions and report to the Benefits office and your supervisor.Accident Incident Report form (PDF)

Insurance Benefits

Florida SouthWestern State College offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in an amazing benefits package offered through the Division of State Group Insurance. You will receive your username/password directly from the People First Service Center. You may contact the People First Service Center directly by dialing 866-663-4735.2025 Benefits GuideBenefits Guide(PDF)For New Hires:If you are a newly-hired eligible employee, you have 60 days from the date you were hired to enroll in State Group Insurance benefits. If you do not enroll within 60 days of your hire date, you can only enroll during the next Open Enrollment period or if you experience an appropriate Qualifying Status Change. Choose your options carefully. Once you make your elections, you can only change them during the next Open Enrollment or if you have an appropriate Qualifying Status Change. Your coverage begins on the first day of the month after the month in which the state deducts a full months’ premium. Coverage always begins on the first day of a month. Your coverage ends on the last day of the month following the month you terminated employment. 2025 Health Insurance Plans2025 Health Insurance Rates2025 Health Insurance Plan Specific Information2025 Prescription Drug Coverage (Included in Health Insurance Coverage)Spouse Program (If both you and your spouse have access to State benefits, you’re both eligible to pay a reduced health insurance premium).2025 Dental Insurance Plans 2025 Vision Insurance Plan 2025 Life Insurance Plans 2025 Flex Spending, Dependent Care, and Health Savings Account Plans 2025 Accident, Cancer, Disability, Hospitalization and Intensive Care Plans Dependent Eligibility Requirements Required Notices

Retirement Benefits

Retirement Resources For YouNewsletters, webcasts, etc...Using FRS to Plan for Your RetirementNearing Retirement in the FRSCash & Debt Management: Smart SpendingEstate Planning: Caring for your Loved OnesPension Plan BulletinsReemployment After Retirement Table (PDF)Second Election Information (PDF)Beneficiary Form for FRS Investment Plan (PDF)Beneficiary Form for FRS Pension Plan (PDF)Florida Retirement System (FRS)The FRS is an employee and employer contributory retirement plan. The rules surrounding FRS including the contribution rates are determined by the Florida Legislature and are reviewed yearly. One of the requirements of the State is that full time and part time regular employees must participate in the FRS. Additional information regarding FRS can be viewed at www.myfrs.com.Employees contribute 3% of their gross monthly salary on a pre-tax basis. The employer also contributes an amount equal to the gross monthly salary multiplied by the corresponding employer rate. Employee contributions are vested immediately and the employer contributions have a vesting period. The vesting period may vary depending on what plan you enroll in and when you enrolled.The FRS offers two types of retirement plans to its members: pension plan and investment plan. Click here to compare both FRS plans.FRS Pension Plan - is a defined benefit plan designed for long term service employees. Vesting requirements vary depending on when you enrolled in the plan. Investments are directed by the State and it is not portable if you should leave FRS employment. At retirement, the pension plan pays a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit based on a formula using age at retirement, years of FRS service and Average Final Compensation.FRS Investment Plan - is a defined contribution plan designed for a more mobile workforce. It carries a one year vesting requirement, contributions are self directed and funds are portable if you should leave FRS employment. Employees must initially elect to take the investment plan within the first eight months of the date of hire. This is the default plan if you do not make an election.FRS EnrollmentFull time and part time regular employees are automatically enrolled in the FRS Investment Plan upon new hire. If employees wish to enroll in the FRS Pension Plan, they must elect to do so within the 8 months following their month of hire by 4:00 p.m. EST on the last business day of the month. FRS elections are made online.State Community College System Optional Retirement Plan (CCORP)The CCORP is a defined contribution plan in which both eligible employees and employers contribute. Administrators, Faculty and High School Teachers are eligible to participate in the CCORP. Eligible employees must enroll within 90 days from the date of their appointment or they will automatically be enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan.CCORP enrollment is complete when a contract has been issued by a CCORP provider company and when the proper State of Florida enrollment forms have been submitted to the Division of Retirement. Participants must withdraw from the FRS in order to participate in the CCORP.Participants who enroll in the CCORP are immediately vested in both the employee and employer contributions. Contributions are self directed and funds are portable should you separate from the College.CCORP EnrollmentPlease contact us at benefits@fsw.edu. A participant is required to establish a contract with one of the annuity providers listed below before submitting an Optional Retirement Program Enrollment Form (OCC-1) to Benefits. A detailed list of authorized vendors is below.CCORP Authorized ProvidersVALIC Retirement - (800) 448-2542 - Use account number 05180 to setup your new CCORP account.John Donnelly - (941) 480-1280VOYA Financial - (855) 663-8692 - Use account number VFF015 to setup your new CCORP account.MetLife - (800) 763-2838 - Use account number 0829702 to setup your new CCORP account.TIAA - (800) 842-2252 - Use account number 102666 to setup your new CCORP account.Fidelity Investments - (800) 343-0860 - Use account number 72293 to setup your new CCORP account.Retirement OptionsDeferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)The DROP plan allows regular full-time and part-time employees who are enrolled in the Pension Plan to retire at normal retirement, and continue to work for up to an additional five years. Retirement distributions are placed into a DROP account until the DROP end date. For additional DROP information refer to Procedure 05-0604 of the College Operating Procedures.Health Insurance SubsidyThe Health Insurance Subsidy is only available to members of the Florida Retirement System. Retired members of FRS will receive a monthly benefit for the payment of health insurance premiums. The benefit amount equals $5.00 per month for each year of creditable service.Savings OptionsMeaningful Notice (PDF)403(B) & 457(B) Tax Sheltered Account Vendors

Educational Benefits

Employee Tuition ScholarshipsEducational Benefits Procedure 05-0602 (PDF)Login to the MyFSW Portal, locate the Employee Quick Links tile, click on the Online Workflow Forms link, and you’ll see the Employee Tuition Scholarship Request linkFlorida SouthWestern State College encourages a learning environment that begins with intellectual curiosity and knowledge, preparing students to think and work in a global economy. The Florida SouthWestern State College Tuition Scholarship program is designed to encourage employees and/or their dependents to enhance their skills through taking courses at the College. The maximum benefit for Florida SouthWestern State College Tuition Scholarships is twelve (12) credit hours per semester and twenty-four (24) credit hours per academic year per employee. Benefits begin with the semester following the completion of the eligibility requirements.Eligibility for EmployeesTo be eligible for this benefit, an employee must be in a full-time or part-time regular position for at least six (6) consecutive months, has successfully completed their probationary period and remains in good standing. Temporary employees including, but not limited to, Adjunct Instructors, Clinical Associates, Fire Science Instructors, and Peak Partners are not eligible for this benefit.Eligibility for Dependents of EmployeesEmployees who have met the criteria listed above for eligibility, may request the tuition scholarship benefit for their eligible dependent(s). Eligible dependents include: the spouse or legally dependent child as listed on the most recent income tax return of the employee as a legally dependent child; or a spouse, former spouse or child for whom there is a court order requiring an eligible employee as defined above, to pay for educational benefits of the spouse, former spouse or child.Employee Tuition Reimbursement ProgramApply for tuition reimbursement by completing the following:login to the MyFSW Portal, locate the Employee Quick Links tile, click on the Online Workflow Forms link, and you’ll see the Employee Tuition Reimbursement linkPlease make sure to fill out all information and do not forget to attach your course registration/class schedule information or your application will not be approved. Florida SouthWestern State College State College encourages its employees to obtain skills, knowledge and abilities that will increase the effectiveness of their performance in their present college position, as well as improve their opportunities for possible career advancement within the College. The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides reimbursement to eligible employees for part or all of the tuition expense for courses taken at regionally accredited degree-granting educational institutions. To be eligible for this benefit, an employee must be in a full-time regular position for at least six (6) consecutive months, has successfully completed their probationary period and remains in good standing. Eligibility begins the semester after the employee has completed these requirements. Degrees or certificates offered at Florida SouthWestern State College are not eligible to be reimbursed if taken at other institutions. This benefit is based on the availability of funding and can be suspended or revised at any time. Need assistance or want to know more about your educational assistance options? Contact us at Benefits@fsw.edu

BUC Perks

We are in the process of contacting businesses that would like to extend a special discount or opportunity to FSW employees. In turn, we will include them on our BUC Perks page which is visited by our many FSW employees.If you are an FSW employee and you have had great service at a business or are impressed by their great products, please let us know! Perhaps we can contact them to see if they would like to extend an offer on the BUCS Perks site! You can email the name of the business, a phone number or contact, email address and a short line or two on what you think they can offer our FSW employees. At the end of the year, we will put the names of the individuals that have suggested BUC Perk possibilities that turned out to be a great plus for our employees into a hat and the winner will be recognized and receive a gift for the wonderful BUC Perk contribution! Email those businesses and information to: Benefits@fsw.edu. Accommodations Banking Childcare Counseling/Legal Services Entertainment Health, Wellness, Fitness Centers Household Products/Services Insurance Miscellaneous Tax Preparation Transportation/Travel Wholesale Warehouses Wireless AccommodationsHilton Garden Inn Fort MyersThe Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers is proud to extend a special offer to all FSW employees:Please contact the hotel at (239) 938-2901 for personalized reservation requests and to receive the FSW Special RateComplimentary Wi-Fi in each guest roomComplimentary shuttle to and from the FSW Campus and within a 5 mile radius of the hotelOnsite restaurant available for breakfast and dinner daily with full service barThe Crowne PlazaThe Crowne Plaza at the Bell Tower Shops is pleased to extend a Corporate rate to all employees. Contact the hotel directly at (239) 482-2900 and ask for the Florida SouthWestern State College corporate rate.Hampton Inn & Suites - Fort Myers-Estero/FGCUThe Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/FGCU appreciates your business. They would like to provide you with exceptional value and service. Simply call (239) 947-5566 to book your travel needs or visit the Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/FGCU homepage.Hyatt Place – Coconut PointConveniently located, between Fort Myers and Naples, in the Coconut Point Mall, with over 120 shops and restaurants within walking distance. Low season corporate rate is $99.00 (July 1 to Sep 30. High season is $135.00 (Jan 1 to March 30). All other times $105.00. Click Here For FSW Hyatt Place – Coconut Point Discounted Reservations.Residence Inn Fort Myers/SanibelResidence Inn Fort Myers/Sanibel is located just 5 miles from the Florida SouthWestern State College, the gateway into Sanibel/Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach and is 16 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport. Our convenient location is minutes to restaurants, golf courses, local attractions, hospitals, movie theatres and museums; and is within walking distance to Tanger Outlets Shopping Center, Kayak Launch Sites and a Publix Grocery Store.BankingSuncoast Credit UnionStudents, faculty and staff of Florida SouthWestern State College can join Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union --- Where smart people keep their money! Take advantage of free checking, free online banking and bill pay and even mobile banking. Suncoast offers low rate car loans, mortgages and Visa credit cards with no annual fees. We invite you to open your account online and visit the Suncoast Credit Union website for more information.ChildcareCollier Child Care ResourcesCollier Child Care Resources, Inc., (CCCR), is a private, non-profit child care agency that has been serving children, families, and early learning professionals in Southwest Florida for over forty years.For further information, please contact Niccole Howard at (239) 643-3908 or visit our Collier Child Care Resources website.Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc.Child care facilities are operated by Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. Visit the Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. website for more information.Counseling/Legal ServicesLifeWorks Employee Assistance ProgramEAP Call Center Telephone Line: 844-880-9142Florida SouthWestern State College is introducing a new benefit for faculty and staff — LifeWorks’s Employee Assistance Program. You will receive a range of services to help with everyday stress and challenges. Many employees contact the EAP for help with:Stress at home and workRelationshipsParenting questionsGriefDepression and anxietyLifeWorks is FSW’s new, free, confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and an exciting and innovative wellbeing solution that we will all love to use, and it’s now live for all FSW employees! LifeWorks is available 24/7/365 to help you:Connect to news and updates through the platform’s News FeedAccess a wealth of online resources and information to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing Get expert guidance from professional advisors, any time, about any issue, either work-related or in your personal lifeSpeak to a counselor if you have a problem that’s bigger than you, or connect with other specialists including financial and legal professionalsThe EAP offers you additional valuable services:Legal ReferralsA free 30-minute telephone consultation with an attorney. If you need a referral to an attorney for a face to face meeting, LifeWorks can refer you to one at a 25% discount off the attorney’s hourly rate.Financial ReferralsA 30-minute telephone consultation is available through the EAP. After the consultation, you can be referred to local resources. The referrals can be made for any financial issue (debt consolidation, budgeting, taxes, investments, etc.)WebsiteGet started using LifeWorks now with our easy instructions. Go to login.lifeworks.com OR download the mobile app. Username: FSWPassword: FSWLegalShield (formerly Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.)Florida SouthWestern State College Faculty, Staff and their families NOW have available:a “Life Events Legal Plan” that provides Protection, Security and Peace of Mind at a discounted group rate. And…the enrollment fee has been waived.The Plan covers You, Your Spouse or Significant Other & Your Children to the age of 21 (23 if college student). Protect your family for an investment as low as just $15.95 per month, with no long-term contract. That’s just $3.68 a week.We also provide Kroll Background America’s “Identity Theft Shield”.For further information, contact Jim & Andrea Carroll, Independent Associates, LegalShield, Toll Free 1-866-614-1770, Local (941) 235-1770. For further information, visit Jim & Andrea Carroll's LegalShield website.EntertainmentBarbara B. MannFSW employees receive discounts on tickets to select shows at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Please take your Buc Card to the ticket window to find out if the show you’re interested in offers discounted tickets.Tickets at WorkFlorida SouthWestern State College has access to TicketsatWork, the leading Employee Perks & Discount program in the Nation! Whether you’re taking a trip, planning a staycation, or having fun at home with family and friends, TicketsatWork has something for everyone!We want to make sure you are familiar with all the latest brands, services, and savings you have access to. TicketsatWork is your one-stop shop for savings on products, services, and experiences, with new deals added weekly.It's free and simple to enroll. Just visit TicketsatWork and use our company code FSWBUCS to start saving on: How to EnrollWork From Home EssentialsStreaming Services: Disney+, Showtime and moreAttractions, Shows, Sporting Events, and ConcertsHotels and rental carsSam’s Club Memberships – over 40% offEducation & Enrichment: Language Learning, Audiobooks and moreHealth & WellnessHome Office: Electronics, Laptops and moreInsurance, Home Security and Protection ServicesFood & WineOnline Shopping: Walmart, Walgreens, Macy’sFinancial ServicesPet SuppliesEntertainmentAnd so much more!Health, Wellness, Fitness CentersQuit Smoking Now (AHEC-Lee, Collier)The “Quit Smoking Now“ program is a successful and effective six week program that meets once a week for an hour and assists individuals dealing with addiction to Nicotine. The program is FREE and people participating in the program may also receive FREE patches, gum and/or lozenges while in the program. The program is open to anyone interested in assistance in stopping the use of tobacco products.For more information regarding groups held on an ongoing basis at convenient locations throughout both Lee and Collier counties please contact Eliseo Rangel at (239) 989-9809. For further information visit the Everglades Area Health Education Tobacco Program.All FSW faculty and staff have access to the 3 fitness centers located on Lee, Collier, and Charlotte campuses. Each campus has its own unique set of exercise equipment that includes cardio and strength training pieces. Hours vary at each facility. Learn more about your campuses’ fitness center and their locations here.Weight WatchersWith a minimum enrollment, Weight Watchers offers to have a meeting brought directly to employees and students of Florida SouthWestern State College. Our meetings will be conveniently located on campus which makes it easier to attend. To find out if a Weight Watchers meeting is currently being held, express interest in attending, or for further information please contact: Kimberly Barber or Cami Sue Price at (239) 298-2481.Medi-Weightloss ClinicsFlorida SouthWestern State College Faculty, Staff and Students will receive a 25% discount on their Initial Visit and 10% off revisits when they become a patient of the Medi-Weightloss Clinics. For further information including a location near you please contact Bonnie Anderson at (239) 333-3340 or visit our Medi-Weightloss website.Results! Weight LossResults Weight Loss is more than a diet; it’s a program designed to teach you how to lose the weight and keep it off forever. There are two ways we can work with you to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Depending upon your personal needs and lifestyle, we offer you the option of choosing either the Results In-Center or Results@Home program.Results! Weight Loss is offering Florida SouthWestern State College staff and faculty 20% off of all program services on a weight loss program.To join with your discount please contact Caroline Thomas at (239) 789-8578 and let us give you the customized tools you need to successfully lose the weight once and for all.Anytime FitnessAt Anytime Fitness, we fit your busy schedule and on-the-go lifestyle. With an Anytime Fitness membership, you can workout anytime of the day or night! Our clubs are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Talk about no more excuses!Anytime Fitness offers a 10% discounts to Florida SouthWestern State College employees. Locations in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Bring your business card or ID to the location nearest you.Location (A) – Fort Myers 12901 McGregor Blvd, Suite 1B Fort Myers, FL 33919. Phone: (239) 481-2237Location (B) – Cape Coral 1315 Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral, FL 33904. Phone: (239) 549-3488Eye Centers of FloridaEye Centers of Florida provides Eye Care Advantage: A no-fee, vision discount program for Florida SouthWestern State College employees, spouses and dependent children.Designer Eye Wear 25% off, Sunglasses, LASIK and Contact Lens fitting, all 20% off.Eye Care Advantage Discount Cards and Program Description is Available in the HR office.Household Products/ServicesAll American AlarmAssuring your peace of mind with state of the art equipment, red carpet service, and lightning fast response, Because We Care!With the purchase of a complete security system ($850), installation($295) and activation($99) Florida SouthWestern State College staff and faculty will be eligible for 2 additional contacts for their security system ($190.00 value). For further information please contact Janet Beddoe at (239) 464-5834 or visit the All American Alarm website.Clean Water AmericaClean Water America is a full service home water systems company.We are experts from the well or city hook-up to the faucets.We have been a local company in SW Florida for over 24 years. Honesty and integrity is important to us in all of our dealings.Florida SouthWestern State College employees can call with any water questions and /or have a rep. come out to analyze their water and/or systems with no cost or obligations. They may also come to either of our two showrooms in Ft. Myers or Lehigh Acres.The amount of discount will vary based on what is purchased. We have systems starting at $500 and going to $8,000.We have many flexible billing options including all major credit cards, 90 days same as cash, rent to own or just rent.Please have your associates identify themselves as employees of Florida SouthWestern State College when calling or visiting a showroom.Bill Welch / Eric. Phone: 239-489-4766PRR Computer, LLCComputer Repair Services50% off our normal shop ratesReceive 50% off our normal shop rates for Florida SouthWestern State College Staff and Faculty. Equipment must be delivered to our premises in Estero and picked up from same to qualify.To redeem this discount please provide a valid, current Florida SouthWestern State College ID at first contact. Click here for further PRR Computer discount details on this offer.9180 Estero Park Commons Blvd, Unit #6, Estero, FL 33928. Phone: (239) 244-1579. Email: phil@prrcomputers.com.InsuranceAARPIndividuals who are 50 and older can join benefiting from a number of services from driver safety classes to auto and health insurance. The AARP membership card is recognized for many discounts by restaurants, hotels, etc., but AARP isn’t about discounts-AARP is about what counts in our lives as seniors. For membership information, please contact our St. Petersburg office, toll-free at 1-866-595-7678 or visit our Florida AARP website.Liberty MutualLiberty Mutual offers a 5% discount off the annual premium on our auto insurance to the employees of Florida SouthWestern State College. We also offer life insurance products as well as annuities. For further information contact William "Bill" Scott at 1-800-282-6741, extension 57384 or his Liberty Mutual website for a free no-obligation quote and receive a $5 gas card.Veterinary Pet InsurancePlease look at the Veterinary Pet Insurance brochure (PDF) for information on the programs they offer.Three easy ways to enroll:Go here (easiest).Visit petinsurance.com/company-search and then enter Florida SouthWestern State College. You will be directed to the dedicated page.Or call 877-PETS-VPI (877-738-7874) Mention that you are an employee of Florida SouthWestern State College and you will receive a discount on your policy.MiscellaneousPensXpressPensXpress Personalized pens offer the greatest value for the money to promote your product or service, or to commemorate a special event. Whether it's for a trade show, to give out to your customers at your place of business, or to promote your club's annual gathering, our custom pens will spread your message far and wide. 10% off any order use code: cp4ed10 at checkout!HerocareHerocare provides free membership cards and online directory of professionals and businesses that give members discounts. For further information regarding our services, please contact: Maxine Gonzalez, Helpline Director at 877-437-6411 x0, or at the Herocare website.Florida SouthWestern State College BookstoreReceive discounts on books and special order custom gifts. For books visit the FSW Bookstore. For special order custom gifts login at: Florida SouthWestern State College Custom Gifts The password is: bookstore.Appliance Repair Specialist of TampaAppliance Repair Specialist of Tampa, a leading provider of appliance repair services is offering Florida Southwestern State College faculty & employees a 10% discount off any in-home appliance repair.All you need to do is reference this code to receive the discount: Excel10. Contact Kevin Harbour at (678) 282-7521 or reoking@gmail.com.Tax PreparationFree Tax PreparationThe United Way once again will be offering free tax preparation for people who meet certain criteria. To view the criteria, please visit https://www.myfreetaxes.com/.To schedule an in-person appointment, call 1-800-906-9887Free Tax Preparation Flyer (PDF)Locations (PDF)Payroll Inserts (PDF)Transportation/TravelAAA Auto Club South”The Most Trusted Auto Club in America”Click here for the AAA Valentine Special Offer!AAA offers its members roadside assistance, travel assistance, and discounts on various types of insurance.AAA offers Florida SouthWestern State College employees a discount on Auto Club membership and Travel as well as an opportunity for savings on Auto and Homeowners Insurance.For further information, please contact Bruce Smedberg, Sales Representative (239) 939-7591 or visit the AAA website.T-MOBILE T-MOBILE offers State and Local Government employees 15% off on Magenta MAX and get premium UNLIMITED Talk, Text and Data!FDOT Commuter Services Commuter Services, a FREE program by the Florida Department of Transportation is here to help you solve your traffic and travel woes in the Southwest Florida Region. The first step is to realize you don't have to sit in traffic every day – increasing your travel costs as well as your stress. You can carpool, vanpool, and take transit. Or get on your way toward a healthier lifestyle by biking, walking or using another option - even occasionally. Commuter Services, offers FREE help and provides information on carpooling and vanpooling, including online ride-matching, getting started and traffic information; biking and walking safety, tips, health information, local organizations and initiatives; public transit (LeeTran) routes, schedules, bike on bus program, and even free bus passes. We also provide information on Trip Tracking rewards program. Call or visit us online: 1-866-585-RIDE (7433).Enterprise Rent-A-CarReceive discounted Rates for both business and personal use.Visit Enterprise Rent-A-Car discount site.Wholesale WarehousesBJ’s WholesaleFor the best deals on purchasing or renewing your BJ’s membership, please contact Scott Hawley at shawley@bjs.com or (239) 333-6953.Costco Wholesale – Naples & Fort MyersJoin Today! Become a New Costco Member and receive up to a $20 Costco Cash Card.Receive a $20 Costco Cash Card when you join as a NEW Executive Member. OR, Receive a $10 Costco Cash Card when you join as a NEW Gold Star Member.Please call the Costco Marketing Dept to enroll and receive your Florida SouthWestern State College Cash Card Benefit.Costco Naples Marketing Dept. Phone: (239) 596-6437.Costco Ft. Myers Marketing Dept Phone: (239) 415-6003.**This offer will not be available at the in-store customer service/enrollment desk. You must enroll by calling the marketing department in order to receive this benefit.**Locations:6275 Naples Blvd, Naples, FL7171 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL10088 Gulf Center Drive (Gulf Coast Town Center), Fort Myers, FLSam's Club–Port Charlotte & Fort MyersClick here for your Sam's Club Membership Certificate (PDF). Bring this certificate along with proof of employment to the Membership Services Desk of your local Club. Upon payment for a Plus Membership, you will receive a $25 Sam's Club Gift Card. Upon payment for an Advantage Membership, you will receive a $10 Sam's Club Gift Card.For a Club near you, visit Sam's Club or call 1-800-881-9180. Locations:Fort Myers – 5170 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907.Port Charlotte – 17700 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Also…we have coupons in Human Resources for 20% off Lunch or Dinner at the Luna Rossa Restaurant at the Miromar Outlet Mall Phone: (239) 948-3766.Over 140 Top Designer and Brand Name Outlets!AT&TAs an Employee of Florida SouthWestern State College you could be saving 17% on your wireless bill with AT&T along with WAIVED Activation and Upgrade fees. Additional savings are also available if you are a DIRECTV customer as well. If you are looking for new service or have existing service and want to register for your discounts feel free to stop into one of our local AT&T Retail locations and mention FAN # 2641506 or visit FSW’s customized AT&T discount site.If you have questions you can also reach out to your dedicated AT&T Employee Discount Program representative Deirdre Bischoff @ (239) 848-8998 or db3374@att.com.AT&T FSW Employee Discount Flyer (PDF)AT&T FSW Student Discount Flyer(PDF)Sprint WirelessPlease note that not all plans will qualify for the discount.Go to Sprint and enter your phone numberOn the right side of the screen click the link titled, “Please click here”On the next screen click, “Fax or upload your verification”Complete the steps listed and be sure to include proof of your employment with FSW! (This can just be a copy of your BUC Card)

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We are here to help!The Cashier Office is committed to assisting all students in meeting their educational goals. The Cashier Office has dedicated Cashier Specialists to help you through the Cashier process.Chat With UsOnce you click the "May I help you" window below, you will be directed to ViKi, your virtual kiosk! She can answer most questions. If you want to live chat with a Cashier Office Specialist, just type "live chat" to be connected.Student Financial Services Call BackDon't wait on hold! Join our call back queue and receive a call when one of our representatives is available to assist you.Email UsSend us a message at cashiers@fsw.edu and we will be happy to assist you via email!Visit In-PersonPlease feel free to come to your preferred FSW location to meet with a staff member. Please Note: Appointments required beyond regular hours at the Hendry/Glades Curtis Center.Student Self-Pay StationsMake payment on your account via cash, check, or credit card. Kiosks are available at the following locations:Charlotte: Building J, Room 104BCollier: Building M, Room 101Lee: Building S, LobbyHendry Glades: Building A, Room 134Communication KiosksConnect via Zoom with a student account representative about your account. Cashier Window Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday: Closed*hours are subject to change*Although the window may be closed, you are still able to reach us via Chat or QLess Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., with extended hours until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Wellness Network

At Florida SouthWestern State College we are committed to promoting and enhancing the physical, emotional and interpersonal wellness of our employees. The Wellness Network was created to offer a variety of resources, activities, and programs to assist employees in maximizing their potential by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Results from prior Florida SouthWestern State College Wellness Fairs suggest that we at Florida SouthWestern State College need to make nutritional food choices and have more active lifestyles to help reduce our stress and cholesterol levels. We all lead hectic lives and it is not always easy to make healthy choices. In an effort to address these issues, we are implementing programs to encourage our employees to eat healthier and get active.FSW Wellness FairWellness Resources

Employee Leave Information

HolidaysFSW observes most national holidays. In addition, most employees have 10 non-duty days during the winter break. FSW is also closed for a traditional “Spring-Break” for one week.VacationEmployees with 1-60 months of continuous service at FSW earn one (1) day vacation leave per calendar month or major portion thereof. Employees with 61-120 months of continuous service at FSW earn one and onefourth (1 ¼) days’ vacation leave per calendar month or major portion thereof. Employees with 121 months or more of continuous service at FSW earn one and onehalf (1 ½) days’ vacation leave per calendar month or major portion thereof.Administrative personnel accrue twenty-four (24) days per year, 2 days per month, with a maximum of forty-four (44) days being accrued at the end of any calendar year. A maximum of forty-four (44) days shall be paid out upon termination or if elected, upon DROP enrollment. Executive (Senior Management) personnel accrue forty eight (48) days per year, 4 days per month with a maximum of seventy (70) days being accrued at the end of any calendar year. A maximum of seventy (70) days shall be paid out upon termination or if elected, upon DROP enrollment.SickAll full-time personnel accrue one (1) sick day per month and accrue at the end of each month. This leave may be accumulated from year-to-year. Sick leave may also be approved for illness or death of a close immediate member of the family or household, or other close relative.PersonalEmployees are also entitled to four (4) personal leave days during each fiscal year, which will be charged to the employee’s unused sick leave. Personal leave days do not accumulate from year-to-year.Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, (FMLA)In accordance with Florida Statues, Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rules, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and procedures established by the President and District Board of Trustees, full-time College employees may request leaves of absence when it is necessary to be absent from duty. All absences of employees shall be covered by leave duly authorized, granted, reported, and recorded.Guidelines:Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, (FMLA) An absence under the FMLA is defined as an approved absence available to eligible employees for up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid/paid leave per year (based on a rolling twelve (12) month period measured from the date an employee initially used any FMLA leave) for the following reasons:On the birth of an employee’s child;On the placement of a child for adoption or foster care with an employee;When an employee is needed to care for a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition;For the employee’s own serious health condition; orFor the employee because of any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the spouse, son, daughter, or parent of the employee is on active military duty or has been notified of an impending call to active duty. (May qualify for weeks in addition to the 12 week period)All regular employees are eligible for FMLA if they have been employed by the college for at least twelve (12) months and if they have worked at least 1250 hours during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the requested leave. An employee who is eligible for FMLA will be required to submit certification from a licensed medical professional or his or her personal serious health condition or the need to care for relative with a serious health condition.Upon return to work from FMLA leave due to the employee’s own serious health condition, the employee will need to provide a Fitness for Duty form from the treating licensed medical professional. Requests for intermittent leave are computed using the same 12-month look back principle. Non-duty days shall not be counted as part of the FMLA leave period. If husband and wife are eligible employees of the College, both may take leave for the birth, adoption or foster care of a child, however the two of them must share a single 12-week leave allotment. This exception does not apply to leave for a personal serious health condition, the serious health condition of a spouse or child, or for a qualifying exigency. In those cases, each spouse would be eligible for the leave period appropriate for the reason type. Each spouse may take leave at the same time. Premiums for employer paid group health coverage, basic life insurance and long-term disability will be continued during the FMLA period according to the prevailing coverage provisions, subject to changes that may occur within the group plans while the individual is on leave. The employee will be responsible for continuation of dependent group health coverage and all voluntary benefit deductions during the FMLA period. Upon return to work after the conclusion of approved FMLA leave for any reason, an employee will be returned to the same or equivalent position held prior to the commencement of the FMLA period, subject to the discretion and business interest of the College. If the employee chooses not to return to work for reasons other than a continued serious health condition or returns to work for less than 30 calendar days, the college may recover the premiums paid for the employee’s health basic life and long-term disability coverage. Employees are not eligible to draw unemployment compensation benefits while on FMLA. Family medical leave shall run concurrently with any of the following absences:worker’s compensation;short-term disability; orlong-term disability.Under College policy, an eligible employee is required to use accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave concurrently while on FMLA. When paid leave is exhausted, the College is required to provide enough unpaid leave to total the FMLA entitlement. Employees must work more than half the duty days in a month in order to accrue vacation and sick leave during unpaid FMLA.Military Family Caregiver Leave under Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)Amendments to the FMLA made in 2008 provide for an additional leave benefit for an employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered service member who is recovering from a serious illness or injury sustained in the line of duty or for any qualifying exigency. This leave provides for an entitlement of up to 26 weeks in a single 12-month period to care for the service member. Amendments to the FMLA made in 2013 also provide for an additional leave benefit for an employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered veteran with a serious illness or injury. This leave provides for an entitlement of up to 26 weeks in a single 12- month period to care for the veteran.Definitions:Covered Service Member - is a current member of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is otherwise in an outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability or retired list for a serious injury or illness. Covered Veteran - includes a person who was a member of the Armed Forces, the National Guard or Reserves and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, and was discharged within the five-year period before the eligible employee first takes FMLA military caregiver leave to care for the veteran who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy.Qualifying Exigency - includes the following:short-notice deployments (seven or fewer days’ notice)military events (e.g. ceremonies, briefings)childcare/school (e.g. time making arrangements on account of call to duty)care of the military member’s parent who is incapable of self-carefinancial/legal arrangements related to the call to dutycounseling related to the call to dutyrest and recuperation leave (up to five days)post-deployment activities (e.g. arrival ceremonies, briefings)additional activities if permitted by the employerIf you are planning an absence for one of the reasons listed above, including a planned surgery, if you have an unexpected absence for one of the reasons listed above, or for more information on Family Medical Leave, please contact us at Benefits@fsw.edu or by calling 239-433-6916.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Payment and Financial Aid QuestionsHow do I receive my bill?What if my payment to FSW is returned/not honored?If I am registered for a course that I do not want to take, will you drop me for non-payment if I just don't pay or go to class?I withdrew from a class. Why am I still being charged for it?Does your office handle financial aid?I was supposed to receive financial aid but it is not on my account. Where is my financial aid?When will I get my refund?Florida Prepaid QuestionsWhere do I turn in my Florida Prepaid card?Why doesn't my Florida Prepaid pay all of my tuition?I do not want to use my Florida Prepaid benefits at FSW. What do I do?Delinquency and Collections QuestionsWhat happens if I am delinquent on amounts owed to FSW?Why am I receiving communications from a Collection Agency?I paid the collection agency today. Why do I still have a hold on my account at FSW?Tax Information QuestionsWhat is the 1098-T Form and how do I access it?What if the amounts on my 1098-T are not correct?Payment and Financial Aid QuestionsHow do I receive my bill?You have access to review your charges and payment at any time via your FSW Student Portal. The Account Details for Term displays all charges and payments that have occurred. FSW does not mail bills.Back to TopWhat if my payment to FSW is returned/not honored?Any physical check or e-check returned to FSW is assessed a service charge calculated based on the original payment amount. Payment of the returned check and service charge must be made with cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card online. Personal checks may not be used for repayment of a returned check item; only certified funds are accepted. If a student incurs 3 Returned Items, the college reserves the right to place the student on temporary or permanent payment restriction. If the returned item is for tuition, the student’s course schedule may be canceled for non-payment. A financial hold will be placed on the student’s record until all amounts due to the college have been paid.Back to TopIf I am registered for a course that I do not want to take, will you drop me for non-payment if I just don't pay or go to class? It is your responsibility to drop a course you do not intend to take via your FSW Student Portal. You will be liable for tuition/fees of any course for which you have registered if not dropped. Non-attendance does not result in a drop.Back to TopI withdrew from a class. Why am I still be charged for it? It is the student's responsibility to drop courses by the Last Day to Add/Drop a course as published on the Academic Calendar in order to get a full refund (or not be charged). After the end of Add/Drop, the student is responsible for payment of all courses they are registered for. If a student withdraws after the Add/Drop period, they remain financially responsible for the course.Students who withdraw and have received financial aid may be required to repay the amount of unearned financial aid funds disbursed to them as of their withdrawal date. For more information on how a withdraw will affect your Financial Aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.Back to TopDoes your office handle financial aid? The Office of Financial Aid deals with eligibility and awarding of financial aid.The Cashiers/Bursar’s Office processes payments and issues refunds. The Financial Aid Office will schedule your award and the Cashier’s Office will apply your Financial Aid to your FSW bill – and refund any excess to you – once it arrives. The Financial Aid Office (financialaid@fsw.edu) is your best contact for questions regarding your financial aid status or the details of your financial aid award while the Cashier’s Office (cashiers@fsw.edu) is better positioned to discuss your FSW Account Details and any refunds that have been issued to you. Back to TopI was supposed to receive financial aid but it is not on my account. Where is my financial aid? First, check your Account Details in your FSW Portal to verify whether your funds were disbursed. Your financial aid might have been used to pay outstanding charges. The Account Details by Term lists all of your charges and payments by date, including financial aid payments, and might prove a helpful place to look. If you do not see record of your financial aid posting to your Account Statement, then check your Financial Aid Award listed in your Portal. If you do not have a Financial Aid Award or are expecting more financial aid than your FSW Award Letter states, please contact the Office of Financial Aid. (financialaid@fsw.edu) Back to TopWhen will I get my refund? You will receive a refund if your financial aid award is greater than the charges that can be paid with financial aid on your FSW bill. Be sure to establish your BankMobile Disbursements Refund Preference so we know where to send your refund. Refunds are processed after Attendance Verification each term and within 14 days of when we apply funds to your FSW bill. Back to TopFlorida Prepaid Questions Where do I turn in my Florida Prepaid card? Good news. We bill Florida Prepaid automatically every semester—and there’s nothing you need to do to make it happen. We do not need to see your Florida Prepaid card and you do not need to complete any paperwork. Please note, though, that while Prepaid covers tuition, and the local fees if you purchased that feature, no Florida Prepaid plan covers the full cost of taking classes. Please review our tuition and fee tables for details. Back to TopWhy doesn’t my Florida Prepaid pay all of my tuition? The per credit hour cost at FSW comprises several fees in addition to tuition. Please review our tuition and fee tables for details. The tuition portion of the credit hour is covered by Florida Prepaid. Local fees are covered if you purchased that feature and the differential fee is waived if you contracted your plan before summer of 2007, or covered by Prepaid if your plan is newer than that and you also purchased the Differential fee feature. Please note that regardless of your plan’s features, you will be responsible for some class fee balance after Prepaid as Florida Prepaid does not cover mandatory per-credit fees for Technology, Parking or Student Activity use. Additionally, Florida Prepaid does not cover additional costs, like lab fees, online course fees or fees for repeating a course. Be sure to check your FSW bill and take care of any remaining balance prior to the fee payment deadline as posted on the Academic Calendar to avoid the risk of schedule cancellation. Back to TopI do not want to ever use my Florida Prepaid benefits at FSW. What do I do? Please contact Florida Prepaid at 1-800-552-4723 to discuss options to hold, close or transfer your Florida Prepaid account. Back to TopTax Information Questions What is the 1098-T Form and how do I access it? The 1098-T reports payments for qualified tuition (as defined by the IRS) and scholarships and grants received within the tax year and is provided to assist students and parents in determining whether they might qualify for Education Tax Credits. Please note that only students with qualifying tuition payments that posted within the tax year will receive a 1098-T for that year. Find more information on educational tax credits and deductions through the IRS web site. The 1098-T forms are available electronically through your secure FSW Portal. For more information, please visit the Tax Information link on our website.Back to TopWhat if the amounts on my 1098-T are not correct? Please note that the 1098-T reflects transactions that happened within the tax year, regardless of the year of the term involved. For example, a payment towards Spring 2020 tuition that was processed in December of 2019 would reflect on the 2019-year 1098T. Also, the 1098T reports payments of qualified tuition, which will not match the exact value of payments that you made to FSW. Qualified tuition, as defined by the IRS, includes most of the mandatory per-credit hour fees assessed for taking classes at FSW. However, the IRS excludes payments for housing, dining, book payments and other fees that may be part of the mandatory per-credit cost of taking classes at FSW.Back to TopDelinquency and Collections Questions What happens if I am delinquent on amounts owed to FSW? Students that owe money to FSW will have a hold placed on their account and risk having their schedule cancelled for nonpayment. This hold will prevent the student from administrative functions such as registering for classes and receiving diploma. The hold will not be removed until all debts are paid in full. It may take up to 24 hours for a hold to be released once payment has been received. Students will be notified by email sent to their FSW BUCs e-mail account concerning outstanding tuition delinquencies and given an opportunity to pay tuition and fees prior to schedule cancellation. Students at FSW are expected to take responsibility for payment deadlines and policies, financial aid distribution policies and debts owed. Accounts are sent to a collection agency and collection fees are added if the student has had an outstanding debt for 120 days or longer. Back to TopWhy am I receiving communications from a Collection Agency? Any account balance remaining beyond the approved payment due date is considered delinquent and subject to collection action. Students are notified of their past due balance, via their FSW student email, in advance of being sent to collections. If the balance remains unpaid it is subject to be turned over to a collection agency, per FSW's College Operating Procedures regarding Past Due Accounts, with additional collection fees added to the account. If a student's account balance is in a delinquent status, the entire amount will be sent to collections. Any increase/decrease of the balance owed to FSW will be updated with the applicable collection agency. *Once the balance has been placed with a collection agency, the student will no longer be able to pay FSW directly. Back to TopI paid the collection agency today. Why do I still have a hold on my account at FSW? Payments made to the collection agency will be updated once the funds have been received by FSW. Payments can take up to 30 days to be received and reflected on a student's FSW Student Portal. Back to Top

Refund Overview

The dates to drop a course with a refund are established for each term and published on FSW's Calendars website. Please check the dates carefully because after these dates, it is considered a withdrawal. Refunds will not be given after the deadlines. Students who withdraw from a course will not be entitled to a refund. In addition, any outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to processing the refund. Students who pay for courses by cash, check or credit card will be refunded through their selected refund preference with BankMobile Disbursements. Our school delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicessso/.Financial Aid RefundsIf there is a credit balance remaining on a student’s account after all obligations are paid, a financial aid refund will be generated.When are financial aid refunds disbursed? Financial aid refunds are not generated until registration is over and until instructors have completed their attendance verifications. The attendance verifications must be complete for each class that a student is registered for or the financial aid refund will be delayed.Any refund due to the student will be applied toward any outstanding obligations before any remaining refund is issued. In the event of a nonrefundable waiver or scholarship, or in the event of a third party sponsorship payment, the student's refund will revert back to the waiver, scholarship or third party.For additional information regarding refunds, visit BankMobile Disbursements website or contact the Cashier’s Office.Third Party Service Agreement

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State Employee Tuition Fee Waiver

Pursuant to Section 1009.265 of the Florida Statutes, students may request permission to register for up to six credit hours per term without payment of tuition if they qualify as state employees under the guidelines. These students are responsible for paying the Florida SouthWestern State College application fee, complete all admission requirements, placement testing, submission of transcripts and proving completion of all prerequisite courses. Students must pay any applicable special fees. Registration is limited to "space availability" and State employees must register between the first day of class and the last day of the add/drop period. Tuition waivers are for a maximum of six credit hours each term, are for college credit only and cannot be audited. The waiver is not applicable to noncredit (continuing education) courses.