Accredited to award associate, bachelor and master degrees, Everest University in Brandon offers a diverse catalogue of courses. Technical programs include pharmaceutical technician, building trades, medical billing, massage therapy, and dental assisting. A high school diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) is required for admission and you must complete the school's Career Program Assessment test. A school administrator will interview you and give detailed admissions application and financial aid details. Military spouses are awarded scholarships equal to 15 percent of tuition.
Florida Career College's Riverview campus is just south of Brandon and draws many students from the Brandon area. Technical trades, nursing, cosmetology, medical technician, and computer repair technician are just some of the programs offered at this campus. The school is accredited to award diplomas for Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees. After a personal interview with an admissions representative, you must provide proof of high school graduation, a GED, or pass an Ability to Benefit test administered by the school. The career services team works with you in searching for a job after graduation or certification. Grants and loans are available.
The Brandon campus of Southern Technical College, a division of All Allied Health Schools, offers three courses of study: an Associate of Science in medical assisting, an Associate of Science in medical billing and coding, and a diploma in medical assisting. As health care needs and medical offices expand in Florida, the need for medical technicians also grows. Men and women are encouraged to join this field. Courses of study take up to 18 months depending on your schedule and on-line courses can supplement your education. Financial aid is available.
Hillsborough Community College's Brandon Campus offers Associate in Art and Associate in Science programs. The study of Aquaculture has been added to the curriculum's AS program and fulfills a need for qualified graduates in the state. Other programs include accounting, computer technology, biotechnology and library sciences. Florida residents benefit from reduced admissions fees. The school admissions policy is "open door," meaning if you hold a high school diploma, a GED, an in-home study certificate or pass an "Eligible for College" placement test, you are granted admission. Financial aid, grants and veterans' benefits are available.
The Tampa campus of Meridian Career Institute near Brandon has diploma and Associate programs in cosmetology, medical insurance billing and coding, medical assistance and dental assistance. An in-house salon and spa allows hands-on training for all cosmetology students. The school is accredited and licensed to operate in Florida. A high school diploma, GED equivalent or home study certificate is required for admission. If you do not have a GED, the school will get you GED testing information. Financial aid in the form of loans and grants are available.