Money-Back Guarantee Program

The Money-Back Guarantee is a tuition refund program under Section 1011.803, Florida Statutes for students who complete eligible workforce education programs and are not employed within six months after successful completion of the program.

Eligible Programs

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) has designated the following eligible programs for the Money-Back Guarantee:

  • Practical Nursing Career Certificate
  • Fire Academy Career Certificate 
  • Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations Associate in Science Degree

Student Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the tuition refund, a student must meet all the following criteria:

  • A student who does not receive a job offer in their respective industry within six months after successful completion of an eligible PHSC program will be considered eligible to participate in the Money-Back Guarantee Program and may request a refund for out-of-pocket tuition not to include: non-resident fees, lab fees, uniform fees, student activity fees, financial aid fees, testing and examinations fees, insurance fees, or other fees or expenses (such as books).
  • Students must apply for this program no later than 240 days (6 months of job searching plus 60 days to apply for the program) after the date the degree is conferred on the student’s transcript.
  • Students cannot be enrolled in an upper-level stackable program or continuing coursework in an advanced degree.

Student Attendance

  • Students must be continuously enrolled full-time (as defined by the program) through the duration of the program and meet the program’s enrollment verification standards each term. Students must meet minimum attendance requirements as specified by the program of study.

Student Program Performance

  • Students must successfully complete all required courses, earning a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or higher in all coursework.
  • Students must remain in good academic standing throughout the duration of the program.
  • Students must pass all credential and licensure exams associated with their program/required for employment in the field of study.
  • Students must be in good financial standing with PHSC.

Career Service or Career Day Attendance

  • Student must provide verifiable documentation as evidence of career service or career fair participation to include completion of at least 4 career development workshops while enrolled at the College or during the 6 months after graduation.

Participation in Internship, Work-Based Learning, Clinical or Practicum

  • As applicable, students must provide verifiable documentation of satisfactory participation in an internship, work-based learning, clinical or practicum related to the degree for which the guarantee is being considered.

Job Search Documentation

  • Student must be legally eligible for employment within the U.S.
  • Student must not have a criminal background that prevents employment within the career field.
  • Student must successfully pass background checks and drug screenings as required by prospective employers.
  • Student must provide verifiable documentation that they have worked with their local Career Source office to search for employment in the field of interest.
  • Student must demonstrate through verifiable documentation they have been actively searching for in-field employment for at least 6 months from the date of program completion. This search must include the verifiable submission of at least 30 applications that are related to the field of study. Student must provide documented evidence such as an email or letter of invitation to interview, documentation of application submission, confirmation of non-selection, etc.

Development of Student Career Plan with PHSC's Career Service Department

  • Students must provide verifiable documentation as evidence of the creation of, and adherence to, a career plan in conjunction with an PHSC Career Services.
  • Students must have met directly with PHSC Career Services department to receive resume/employment assistance within three months of completing the PHSC program of study. Students must have met with PHSC Career Services and completed the following activities:
    • Resume building
    • Portfolio development
    • Job search assessment
    • Interview preparation

Have any questions? Please email workforcedev@phsc.edu.