Admissions
ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED IN STUDENT SERVICES FOR ALL OF BREWSTER'S PROGRAMS.
Schedule an appointment with a Program Advisor at 813.276.5464
ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED IN STUDENT SERVICES FOR ALL OF BREWSTER'S PROGRAMS.
Steps for Enrollment
Visit Student Services
Verify Florida Residency
Social Security Card
Standard Approved High School Diploma or GED Valid WBST/TABE test results (if applicable)
Additional Items:
1) Attend Program Orientation2) Check specific program for additional program specific requirements3) Submit valid testing results (if applicable)
Steps for Enrollment
Steps for Enrollment1) Visit Student Services2) Complete an application3) Submit proof of Standard Approved High School Diploma or GED4) Show Social Security Card5) Complete Florida Residency verification
- FL Driver's License or FL Identification
- FL Vehicle Registration or FL Voter's Registration
- Additional documents may also serve as verification
(Florida Residency form for a full list of documents)
Additional Items
1) Attend Program Orientation2) Check specific program for additional program specific requirements3) Submit valid testing results (if applicable)
Technical Programs
The TABE Language/CASAS Goals Reading and Math tests are administered as part of the application process, when applicable. Please see testing exemption information below. TheTABE Language/CASAS Goals Reading and Math tests are by appointment only.
https://calendly.com/brewstertechnical/testing-for-ged-and-technical-programs
Students must bring their Photo I.D., Social Security Card, and $10.00 cash to their appointment. Prior to testing, applicants are asked to complete an online registration/application which will send notification to the appropriate Program Advisor. Selected training programs require students to have a standard, approved high school diploma or GED prior to entering.
(Approved high school diploma” is a hyperlink to our list)
To view specific Program Requirements, click here (hyperlink to Program Requirements).
Technical Programs
The TABE Language/CASAS Goals Reading and Math tests are administered as part of the application process, when applicable. Please see testing exemption information below. TheTABE Language/CASAS Goals Reading and Math tests are by appointment only.
https://calendly.com/brewstertechnical/testing-for-ged-and-technical-programs
Students must bring their Photo I.D., Social Security Card, and $10.00 cash to their appointment. Prior to testing, applicants are asked to complete an online registration/application which will send notification to the appropriate Program Advisor. Selected training programs require students to have a standard, approved high school diploma or GED prior to entering.
(Approved high school diploma” is a hyperlink to our list)
To view specific Program Requirements, click here (hyperlink to Program Requirements).
Testing Exemptions
As per Florida Statutes 1004.91 and 1008.30, students are exempt from TABE Language, CASAS GOALS Reading, CASAS GOALS Language exit requirements if they:
- Entered 9th grade in a FL public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
- Possess a college degree at the associate in applied science level or higher from an accredited post-secondary institution, or
- Currently serve as an active-duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services.
Testing Exemptions
As per Florida Statutes 1004.91 and 1008.30, students are exempt from TABE Language, CASAS GOALS Reading, CASAS GOALS Language exit requirements if they:
- Entered 9th grade in a FL public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
- Possess a college degree at the associate in applied science level or higher from an accredited post-secondary institution, or
- Currently serve as an active-duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services.
ABE/GED®/ESOL Programs
- Placement into Adult ABE/GED® programs is based on performance and skill level on the TABE test. Applicants must take the TABE prior to registration to ensure proper placement.
- ABE/GED®/ESOL applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Placement into Adult ESOL classes is based on performance and skill level on the CASAS test to determine language proficiency. The CASAS is a pre-entry requirement and is administered at different times throughout the school year.
- Following the admissions test, applicants are assigned to a specific program and/or level based upon test scores.
ABE/GED®/ESOL Programs
- Placement into Adult ABE/GED® programs is based on performance and skill level on the TABE test. Applicants must take the TABE prior to registration to ensure proper placement.
- ABE/GED®/ESOL applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Placement into Adult ESOL classes is based on performance and skill level on the CASAS test to determine language proficiency. The CASAS is a pre-entry requirement and is administered at different times throughout the school year.
- Following the admissions test, applicants are assigned to a specific program and/or level based upon test scores.
Students with a Disability
Brewster Technical College Students with disabilities are to self-disclose and request accommodations.
Once the Program Advisor receives documentation of a disability from qualified professionals (Psychologist, School Records, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.) 504 eligibility will be determined.
When a student is determined eligible for a 504, a 504 accommodation plan will be written and the student will receive accommodations within the allowances of program competencies.
Students will be provided the least restrictive educational environment to the maximum extent appropriate.
Students with a Disability
Brewster Technical College Students with disabilities are to self-disclose and request accommodations.
Once the Program Advisor receives documentation of a disability from qualified professionals (Psychologist, School Records, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.) 504 eligibility will be determined.
When a student is determined eligible for a 504, a 504 accommodation plan will be written and the student will receive accommodations within the allowances of program competencies.
Students will be provided the least restrictive educational environment to the maximum extent appropriate.
