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:
Behavioral and Social Science
Continuing Education and Professional Development
- 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
- Advanced Automotive Service Technology - Tesla Technician
- AutoCAD - Complete Series
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (SAA-C202)
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant Test Preparation
- Commercial Class "B" Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Driving
- CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-1001)
- CompTIA A+ Practical Application (220-1002)
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- EKG Technician Certification
- Low Voltage
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Azure Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)
- MRI Certification
- Patient Care Technician
Education
- Early Childhood Education - Administrator
- Early Childhood Education - Child Development Early Intervention Specialization
- Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Inclusion Specialization
- Early Childhood Education - Preschool
- Infant/Toddler Specialization
Engineering, Technology & Design
- Audio Technology
- Automation
- Building Construction Specialist
- Business Computer Programming
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Computer Aided Design Assistant
- Computer Aided Design Operator
- Computer Programmer - Business Applications
- Computer Programmer - Mobile Applications Development
- Engineering Technology Support Specialist
- Enterprise Cloud Computing
- Film Production Fundamentals
- Graphic Design Support
- Help Desk Support Technician
- Information Technology Support
- Internet of Things (IoT) Applications
- Mechatronics
- Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
- Network Server Administration
- Network Systems Developer
- Oracle Certified Database Administrator
- Patternmaking and Construction
- PC Support Services
- Rapid Prototyping Specialist
- Solar Energy Systems Specialist
- Television Studio Production
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies
Global Business, Trade and Transportation
- Accounting and Budgeting
- Accounting Technology Management
- Air Cargo Management
- Aircraft Structural Assembly and Fabrication Apprenticeship
- Airline Maintenance Procedures and Records Management
- Airline/Aviation Management
- Airport Management
- Banking Management
- Banking Operations
- Banking Specialist
- 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
- Food and Beverage Management
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Food and Beverage Specialist
- Intermodal Freight Transportation
- International Freight Transportation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Lending
- Logistics and Transportation Specialist
- Passenger Service Agent
- Rooms Division Management
- Rooms Division Operations
- Rooms Division Specialist
- Tax Specialist
Health Sciences
- Central Sterile Processing Technician
- Dental Assisting Technology and Management
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Endoscopic Technician
- Health Care Services Specialist
- Healthcare Informatics Specialist
- Massage Therapy (Accelerated, Generic, & Transitional Option)
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Coder/Biller
- Paramedic
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies
- Correctional Officer - State
- Crime Scene Technician
- Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined
- Florida Law Enforcement Academy
- Homeland Security
- Intelligence Studies
- Private Investigator Intern
- Private Security Officer
Nursing
Science
- Correctional Officer - State
- Biotechnology
- Florida Funeral Director
- Horticulture Professional
- Horticulture Specialist
World Languages
Final Award Date: June 30, 2025 (contingent on grant availability)
FAQ's
- Currently, resides in the state of Florida
- Enrolled in an eligible workforce program 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, up until June 30, 2025.
No, a FAFSA application is not required.
Contact us at opendoor@mdc.edu or speak with a representative from the Office of Financial Aid.
