College Assistance Program

The College Assistance Program (CAP) is a postsecondary advisory program in all public senior high schools in Miami-Dade County. The program's specialized focus enables CAP advisors to serve students more effectively through their expertise in this field. CAP advisors communicate effectively on behalf of students through their special relationships with college representatives and with local, state, and national organizations. The mission of the College Assistance Program (CAP) is to increase equitable college and career-readiness outcomes for all students.

College Planning

Applying For College

Scoir

Common App

SAT Testing

ACT Testing

CSS Profile

Self-Reporting Courses and Grades

Sparks (UCF Only)

Requesting ACT Scores

Requesting AP Scores

Requesting Cambridge Scores

Requesting SAT Scores

Bright Futures

FAFSA

Join M-DCPS Alumni 305

Money For College

Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Financial Aid

Scholarships

Mixed Status

We think of our National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated first-generation immigrant students (aka Dreamers) who are eligible to receive in-state tuition in their home state but still have significant, unmet financial need.

Applications are open to first-generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020. The National Scholarship Award will help cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.

Scholars also receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation up to a maximum of $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that Dreamer students face daily.

The award follows students through the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is renewable each year. Recipients must meet the continuing eligibility criteria and renew the award in June.

Click Here for the list of participating colleges.

FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY - INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE (UPDATED 4.2.26)

Internships, Apprenticeships & Career Paths

Internships & Apprenticeships

Technical Colleges

Major Public Technical Colleges & Centers

Atlantic Technical College (Coconut Creek)
Broward Technical Colleges (McFatter, Sheridan, Atlantic)
Cape Coral Technical College (Cape Coral)
Charlotte Technical College (Port Charlotte)
D.A. Dorsey Technical College (Miami)
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College (Miami)
Immokalee Technical College (iTech) (Immokalee)
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (Miami)
Lorenzo Walker Technical College (Naples)
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes)
North Florida Technical College (Starke)
Orange Technical College (South, West, East, Mid-Florida Campuses)
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College (Miami)
South Dade Technical College (Homestead)
Suncoast Technical College (Sarasota)
The English Center (Miami)
Tom P. Haney Technical College (Panama City)
Withlacoochee Technical College (Inverness)

Private & Specialized Technical/Vocational Schools

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology (Delray Beach/Palm Beach)
Concorde Career Institute (Various locations)
Florida Technical College (Various locations)
Keiser University (Various locations)
South Florida Institute of Technology (Miami)
Southern Technical College (Ft. Myers, Orlando, Polk County)
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) (Orlando - Auto/Motorcycle/Marine)

Military

View Military Career Opportunities

Military Summer Programs

Service Academies

United States Military Academy (West Point, New York)
United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland)
United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
United States Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut)
United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, New York)

Senior Colleges

Norwich University (Northfield, Vermont; four-year private university)
The Citadel (Charleston, South Carolina; four-year public college)
Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas; four-year public university)
University of North Georgia (Dahlonega, Georgia; four-year public university)
Virginia Military Institute (Lexington, Virginia; four-year public college)
Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia; four-year public university)

State Supported Maritime Colleges

California State University Maritime Academy (Vallejo, California)
Great Lakes Maritime Academy (Traverse City, Michigan)
Maine Maritime Academy (Castine, Maine)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts)
State University of New York Maritime College (New York City, New York)
Texas A&M Maritime Academy (Galveston, Texas)

Junior Colleges

Georgia Military College (Milledgeville, Georgia)
Marion Military Institute (Marion, Alabama)
New Mexico Military Institute (Roswell, New Mexico)
Valley Forge Military Academy and College (Wayne, Pennsylvania)

Junior Reserve

Air Force Academy High School (Chicago, Illinois)
Bridgeport Military Academy First Responders (Bridgeport, Connecticut)
Carver Military Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
Chicago Military Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
Cleveland Junior Naval Academy (St. Louis, Missouri)
Delaware Military Academy (Wilmington, Delaware)
First State Military Academy (Smyrna, Delaware)
Franklin Military Academy (Richmond, Virginia)
Georgia Military College (Milledgeville, Georgia)
Hollywood Hills Military Academy (Hollywood, Florida)
Kenosha Military Academy (Wisconsin)
Marine Academy of Science and Technology (Sandy Hook, New Jersey)
Marine Math and Science Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
New Mexico Military Institute (Roswell, New Mexico; coeducational)
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Oakland Military Institute (Oakland, California)
Philadelphia Military Academy
Phoenix Military Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
Rickover Naval Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
Sarasota Military Academy (Sarasota, Florida)
Summerlin Military Academy (Bartow, Florida)
Utah Military Academy (Riverdale, Utah)
Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams (Lehi, Utah)

Pre-College & Summer Programs

Pre-College Programs

Military Programs

Summer Experience

Miami-Dade County Public Schools connects students with internship opportunities to gain real-world experience.

Summer Youth Internship Program (See Ms. Siddons to register)

Available Scholarships Through www.edfed.org/services/student/EdFed

Those students with an open EdFed account (over a year) are eligible to apply for the various scholarships through EdFed.

MAST Information

Mast Academy Boot Camp

Newsletters

Silver Knight

The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards are one of the nation’s most highly regarded student awards programs. The purpose of this awards program is to recognize outstanding students who not only maintain good grades but also unselfishly apply their special knowledge and talents to provide significant service to their schools and communities. Silver Knights receive $2,000 and a Silver Knight statue. The three Honorable Mentions are presented with $500 and an engraved plaque.

Qualifications
The Silver Knight Awards program is open to 12th-grade students in public, private, and parochial schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2. Class rank and/or percentile are no longer required. Only students with this academic requirement, in addition to strong records of service to their school and community, should be nominated. General Scholarship, a student must submit a complete high school transcript, including class rank or percentile, test scores such as SAT and ACT, Advanced Placement exams, and first semester grades.

Application Timeline
This process runs along with College Applications

Early SEPTEMBER: Interest Meeting
Early OCTOBER: Interest Application Due
Early NOVEMBER: Interview (if needed) and Student Selection
The committee will review applications for each category
Only one applicant per category per school
Mid-DECEMBER: Complete Online Application (if selected)
JANUARY: In-person (Advisor) application review of applications
APRIL: In-person (Students) Interview
MAY: Ceremony

Silver Knight Preliminary Application (Opens September 2, 2026)

Middle School Information

College Planning

Career Planning and Exploration

Post-Secondary Timeline

College Fairs

Data Set

Dual Enrollment

College Terms (Vocabulary)

Sports Recruitment

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

Credit By Exams

Applying For College

Money For College

Internships, Apprenticeships & Career Paths

MAST Information