A man wearing a backpack and a hat at a crossroads in the forest. The left side is bright and the right side is dark. symbolizing the decision between A.A. vs. A.S. degrees at EFSC.

A.A. Versus A.S.: What’s the Difference?

Academics

At Eastern Florida State College, most of the programs we offer are at the associate level. An associate degree is typically a two-year program of study designed to prepare you to pursue additional higher education or to gain the skills you’ll need for meaningful employment within the workforce. Understanding which kind of associate degree is right for you is […]

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A person holding different denominations of USD in front of their face. All of their face is obscured by the money except their eyes, as they ask you to contemplate the value of education.

What Is Education Worth?

College Prep

This may seem like an arbitrary question, but how much is an education worth? The number scales upward from an Associate to a Bachelor’s, then from a Master’s to a Doctorate. Choices such as public versus private and in-state versus out-of-state further complicate the matter, right? The answer is yes. And no. It’s easy enough

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A woman with dark glasses and dark hair pulled into a bun (Spenser Streml, overcoming college setbacks) wearing blue scrubs and a face mask.

EFSC Nursing Grad Takes the Long Road To Success

Student Life

Spenser Streml had headed to Flagler College in St. Augustine with high hopes. She’d graduated from Merritt Island High School in 2007 with a jump-start thanks to college credits from AP classes. Almost immediately, the college experience spiraled downward. “I had missed a midterm in one class,” said Spenser. He recalls feeling out of place

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Tell Me Everything I Need To Know About Florida Bright Futures!

College Prep

Looking for more information on Florida Bright Futures? You’ve come to the right place! During your senior year of high school, you can complete a Florida Bright Futures application to apply for scholarships from the state. These scholarships range from some assistance to 100% tuition coverage. Here’s what you need to do: Your application, GPA,

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