An Education Today. A Career Tomorrow.
Are you currently enrolled in a workforce program? Do you currently reside in the state of Florida? If so, you may be eligible for Open Door. We will cover your tuition balance and if funds are available exams, books, uniforms, and more.
Note: Open-Door Grant funding is limited and based on fund availability. All applications are reviewed in date order.
Continuing Education Students Apply Here
Did You Know?
Senate Bill (SB) 240 updated the provisions of the Open Door Grant Program converting the grant program to a financial aid program for students at Miami Dade College. The program will be administered through the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) within the Florida Department of Education (FDOE).
Eligible Workforce Programs:
Apprenticeship Programs
- Automotive Service Technician
- Automotive Technician Specialist
- Building Automation Technician
- Customs Broker - FL
- Dental Assistant
- Financial Specialist
- General Manager
- Help Desk Technician
- Hotel Associate
- Maker Professional (Machine Operator 1)
- Nurse Assistant Certified
- Project Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Teacher Assistant
- Teller (Financial) (Personal Banking Representative (Bank Teller))
- Transportation and Logistics Specialist
Behavioral and Social Science
Continuing Education and Professional Development
- 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
- Aerial Lineman (NCCER OSHA 30)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner (non-credit)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect Associate (non-credit)
- Autodesk Certified User - AutoCAD (non-credit)
- Autodesk Certified User - Revit (non-credit)
- CDL Class B Truck Driver Heavy FL (IELCE)
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) (non-credit)
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (AGE)
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) (non-credit)
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution (CLTD) (non-credit)
- Certified Internet Web (OCA): JavaScript Specialist (non-credit)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (non-credit)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (non-credit)
- Chef's Apprentice (AGE)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (non-credit)
- CISCO Support Tech (CCST) IT Support (non-credit)
- Coax Splicing (NCCER)
- College Home Health Aid Training (AGE)
- Commercial Class "B" Driving
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (AGE)
- Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL) (non-credit)
- Commercial Electrician (NCCER)
- Commercial Vehicle Driving
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (non-credit)
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (non-credit)
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (AGE)
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (IELCE)
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (non-credit)
- CompTIA Cloud+ (non-credit)
- CompTIA Linux+ (non-credit)
- CompTIA Network+ (non-credit)
- CompTIA Project+ (non-credit)
- CompTIA Security+ (non-credit)
- CompTIA Server+ (non-credit)
- Cybersecurity Analyst (AGE)
- Cybersecurity Analyst (IELCE)
- Digital Marketing Specialist (AGE)
- Educator Preparation Institute (IELCE)
- EKG Electrocardiography Technician (IELCE)
- EKG Technician Certification (non-credit)
- Electrician Helper (NCCER Core-OSHA 10)
- Electricity Technician (AGE)
- Electricity Technician (IELCE)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) (non-credit)
- Fiber Optic Cable Blowing
- Fiber Splicing - Outside Plant
- Help Desk Support Specialist (AGE)
- HVAC Fundamentals (NCCER Core-OSHA 10)
- HVAC Service Practices (NCCER)
- HVAC Intermediate Service Practices (NCCER)
- Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - HTML and CSS (non-credit)
- Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - Python (non-credit)
- Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional (non-credit)
- LEED Green Associate (non-credit)
- Low Voltage
- Plumbing Helper (NCCER Core-OSHA 10)
- Plumbing Technician (AGE)
- Plumbing Technician (IELCE)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) (non-credit)
- PMI Project Management Ready (non-credit)
- QuickBooks Certified User (non-credit)
- Residential Electrician
- Residential Plumber
- SHRM - CP (non-credit)
- Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Technician (AGE)
- Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Technician (IELCE)
Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education - Administrator
- Early Childhood Education - Administrators
- Early Childhood Education - Child Development Early Intervention Specialization
- Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Inclusion Specialization
- Early Childhood Education - Infant Toddler
- Early Childhood Education - Preschool
- Early Childhood Education - Preschool
- Infant/Toddler Specialization
Engineering, Technology & Design
- Animation & Game Art
- Artificial Intelligence Awareness
- Architectural Design & Construction Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Awareness
- Artificial Intelligence Practitioner
- Audio Technology
- Automation
- Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Building Construction Specialist
- Business Intelligence Professional
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Computer Aided Design Assistant
- Computer Aided Design Operator
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Programmer - Business Applications
- Computer Programmer - Mobile Applications Development
- Computer Programming and Analysis - Business App. Programming
- Computer Programming and Analysis - Internet of Things (IoT) Applications
- Computer Programming and Analysis - Mobile Applications Development
- Cybersecurity
- Database Technology - Oracle Database Administration
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technology Support Specialist
- Enterprise Cloud Computing
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Film Production Fundamentals
- Film Production Technology
- Game Development & Design
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology
- Graphic Design Support
- Graphic Design Technology
- Graphic Internet Technology
- Help Desk Support Technician
- Information Technology Support
- Interior Design Technology
- Internet of Things (IoT) Applications
- Lean Manufacturing
- Mechatronics
- Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
- Music Business - Business Management
- Music Business - Performance and Production
- Network Server Administration
- Network Systems Developer
- Networking Services Technology - Enterprise Cloud Computing
- Networking Services Technology - Network Infrastructure
- Oracle Certified Database Administrator
- Patternmaking and Construction
- Photographic Technology
- Radio & Television Broadcast Programming
- Rapid Prototyping Specialist
- Solar Energy Systems Specialist
- Television Studio Production
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies
English and Communications
Global Business, Trade and Transportation
- Accounting and Budgeting
- Accounting Technology
- Accounting Technology Management
- Air Cargo Management
- Aircraft Structural Assembly and Fabrication Apprenticeship
- Airline Maintenance Procedures and Records Management
- Airline/Aviation Management
- Airport Management
- Aviation Administration
- Aviation Maintenance Management
- Business Administration
- Business Entrepreneurship Operations - Family-Owned Business
- Business Entrepreneurship Operations - Social Venture
- Business Entrepreneurship Operations – Start-Up Venture
- Business Entrepreneurship Specialist - Family-Owned Business
- Business Entrepreneurship Specialist - Social Venture
- Business Entrepreneurship Specialist - Start-Up Venture
- Business Industry Operations
- Business Operations - Business Management
- Business Operations - Human Resources
- Business Operations - Marketing
- Business Operations - Small Business
- Business Specialist - Business Management
- Business Specialist - General Business
- Business Specialist - Human Resources
- Business Specialist - International Business
- Business Specialist - Marketing
- Business Specialist - Small Business
- Chef Apprentice
- Commercial Transport Pilot
- Cruise Line Operations
- Culinary Arts Management Operations
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Services - Banking
- Financial Services - Wealth Management
- Food and Beverage Management
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Food and Beverage Specialist
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Intermodal Freight Transportation
- International Freight Transportation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Lending
- Logistics and Transportation Specialist
- Marketing
- Passenger Service Agent
- Professional Pilot Technology
- Rooms Division Management
- Rooms Division Operations
- Rooms Division Specialist
- Sales and Customer Management
- Sport Management Operations
- Tax Specialist
- Transportation and Logistics
Health Sciences
- Central Sterile Processing Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Dental Assisting Technology and Management
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialist
- Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Endoscopic Technician
- Health Care Services Specialist
- Health Information Technology
- Health Sciences
- Health Sciences - Health Services Management
- Healthcare Informatics Specialist
- Histologic Technology
- Massage Therapy (Accelerated, Generic, & Transitional Option)
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Coder/Biller
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Opticianry
- Paramedic
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiography
- Respiratory Care
- Respiratory Care (Accelerated)
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technology
Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies
- Computer Crime Investigation
- Crime Scene Technician
- Crime Scene Technology - Crime Scene Investigation
- Crime Scene Technology - Forensic Science
- Criminal Justice Technology
- Fire Fighter Minimum Standards
- Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined
- Fire Science Technology
- Florida Law Enforcement Academy
- Homeland Security
- Intelligence Studies
- Paralegal Studies - ABA Approved
- Private Investigator Intern
- Private Security Officer
- Real Estate Legal Specialization Certificate
Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nursing
- Nursing - R.N. (Accelerated)
- Nursing - R.N. (Generic Full-Time)
- Nursing - R.N. (Generic Part-Time)
- Nursing - R.N. (Transitional Full-Time)
- Nursing - R.N. (Transitional Part-Time)
- Professional Nursing (LPN-RN)
Science
- Biotechnology AS
- Biotechnology
- Biotechnology - Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology - Chemical Technology
- Florida Funeral Director
- Funeral Services
- Horticulture Professional
- Horticulture Specialist
- Landscape & Horticulture Technology
World Languages
Final Award Date: June 30, 2026 (contingent on grant availability)
FAQ's
- Student must be a resident of Florida
- Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen.
- Enrolled in an eligible workforce program (listed above) at Miami Dade College.
- Students enrolled in a credit or clock hour program must complete the certification form issued by the Office of Financial Aid. Select the "Apply for Open Door Now" button above.
- Students enrolled in a noncredit program must complete the application issued by Department of Continuing Education Professional Development. Select the “CEPD Students Apply Here” button above.
A maximum award equal to the amount needed to cover 100% of tuition and fees for eligible programs.
Tuition balance, fees, exams, books, uniforms, and more.
Eligible workforce programs as stated above.
Students will be awarded while funds are available through June 30, 2026.
No, a FAFSA application is not required.
Contact us at opendoor@mdc.edu or speak with a representative from the Office of Financial Aid at 305-237-9300.
