Florida College offers two exciting events for high school students:
Experience FC
A one-day event for students and their parents to explore Florida College’s culture and campus.
• Fall Events (October & November): Open to juniors and seniors only.
• Spring Events (March & April): Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
• Cost: $35 per student (includes one chaperone); additional guests $10 each.
FC Bound
A three-day immersive experience for admitted seniors, featuring college classes, dorm life, and a Saturday trip to an amusement park.
• Cost: $60 per student + $80 for Busch Gardens ticket
Scholarship Opportunity
The Indiana Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell offers travel reimbursements:
• Students: Up to $350 for Experience FC or FC Bound
• Parents: An additional $150 for Experience FC (total possible reimbursement: $500)
(Students must cover the event registration fee charged by Florida College.)
Additional Guidelines:
• Reimbursement is provided after the event.
• Students may receive up to two awards total during their sophomore, junior, and senior years.
• Students cannot receive reimbursement for both events in the same academic year.
Eligibility
• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school.
Must meet at least one of the following criteria:
◦ Current or former GIFCBC member OR
◦ Former GIFCBC camper (including out-of-state campers) OR
◦ Indiana resident
• Must submit the event application and pay the registration fee to Florida College before applying for the scholarship.