NWF State College can assist teachers on a temporary teaching certificate by providing the transferrable courses with required college credits needed to move to a full professional teaching certificate.

While NWF is not a designated Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) provider, courses for meeting certification requirements have been approved by the Florida Department of Education. For individuals wishing to move from a temporary to a professional teaching certificate, the steps for taking courses are outlined below.

How to Enroll

1. Apply for admission to the College if you are not already a student. Select non-degree seeking student (no transcripts needed).
2. Scan and email a copy of your Department of Education Official Statement of Status of Eligibility to Dr. Sandy Arteaga at arteagas@nwfsc.edu or fax (850) 729-4952.
3. For assistance with registration, email your student ID number to Dr. Sandy Arteaga.

Cost of Tuition Information

Please visit the Tuition and Fees page for a breakdown of tuition cost. Please note that online classes include a supplemental distance learning fee of $15 per credit hour. Fees are charged per credit, per term.