BROWARD FIRE ACADEMY DRESS CODE

Please be advised that the Broward Fire Academy has a dress code for conducting Academy business such as meeting with Advisors and Instructors and for attending Academy classes.

Dress code:

*Closed shoes

No open toes, sandals, slippers or high heels

*Long pants

No tights, yoga pants, sweatpants or pajama bottoms

*Shirt with sleeves

No tank tops, tube tops or halter tops

Shirts should be tucked in

Any shirt which has a logo or lettering which is deemed as inappropriate by Academy staff will need to be changed

*No hats, caps, visors, knit caps or “skullies”

Financial Aid

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Financial Aid

754.321.5899 or 754.321.5738

All students seeking financial assistance at McFatter Technical College must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • The recommended way to complete the FAFSA is on the web.
  • Apply for PIN # at www.pin.ed.gov. You will receive a four-digit PIN by either email or by regular mail.
  • Collect the necessary financial documents needed to complete the FAFSA application: IRS federal income tax returns for you, your spouse or parent (s).
  • Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The federal school code is 030036.
  • Be sure to click “Run Final Check”.
  • Click “Submit FAFSA Now”. Always print a copy of the confirmation page for your records.
  • The calculated FAFSA will be available for review in approximately three (3) business days.
  • If you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, you are not eligible for financial aid.

Please bring the following documentation with you when you visit the Office of Financial Services at McFatter Technical College:

  1. Independent Students: A signed 2016 Federal IRS Tax Transcript is required for those who are single or married at the time of completing the FAFSA application. You will need the IRS form 4506-T which can be found on www.irs.gov or by calling 1.800.829.1040 or 1.800.908.9946.
  2. Dependent Students: A signed 2016 Federal IRS Tax Transcript is required, as well as a parent(s)’ tax transcript. A dependent student that has not filed a 2016 IRS Tax Return, but has earned wages, will need to present an IRS Tax Transcript which shows the non-filing status and a Summary of Wages which shows the amount of income earned.
  3. Non-Tax Filers: Call the IRS Office at 1.800.829.1040 and request a free copy of a tax transcript and summary of wages to prove your non-filing status.
  4. High School Diploma Requirements: If your diploma is from out of state, or the State of Florida, or you have graduated from a Broward County High School over five years ago, be prepared to show a copy of your high school diploma and provide an official sealed transcript. If you have graduated from a Broward County High School within the last five years, only your high school diploma is necessary. A student who has earned a GED, needs to present a certified copy and a copy of the test scores.