CAREER TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS APPLICATION PROCESS

You will need to list a program you wish to enroll in on your application—but don’t worry! It’s okay not to have an exact plan when you get started. You can choose a program based on your current interests and change it later if your goals shift.

See a full list of our career training and apprenticeship programs to get started.

Not sure what to choose?

• Talk to us to get personalized help from an admissions counselor.
• Take a career assessment to see what career best fits your interests.

Prepare to Apply

The River offers multiple start dates each year, and each has its own application deadline. Be sure to complete your application by the priority deadline for your desired start date.

If you are applying for financial aid, it is important to have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all necessary documents submitted to the Financial Aid Office by the priority deadline to ensure that your financial aid is awarded before classes begin.

If you miss the priority deadline for financial aid, apply as soon as you can to be considered for available funding.

Visit our guide on financial aid for more info.

• Your legal name (spelled as it appears in your official documents)
• Your date of birth
• Your social security number
• Your physical address
• Your personal email address  (this must be unique to you—don’t use a parent’s or someone else’s email)
• Your personal cell phone number (this must also be unique to you)
• Your high school name, location and graduation date (or expected graduation date) 
• Names of any college or university you have previously attended (if applicable), location, dates attended and degree earned (if any) 
• Your military service information (if applicable) 
• Your citizenship and immigration status
• Transcripts from other colleges or universities you have attended (if any) if you plan to apply for financial aid
• Payment information for your non-refundable application fee

Apply

Complete your application in our online portal.

• Students seeking Florida residency for tuition purposes are required to submit documentation to Indian River State College that proves their residency.
• For prospective students new to Florida, it is important to know that you cannot establish Florida residency just by virtue of 12-month enrollment in a college.

Apply for Financial Aid

Visit our guide on applying for financial aid to get started.

Get Ready to Register

Congratulations on completing your application! You’ve made a big step toward your goals. Now, getting ready to register for classes is easy.

• New to The River?
  • Within three (3) business days after your application has been submitted, you will receive an email to the address provided on your application with details on accessing The River Portal.
  • Check your junk and spam folders if you don’t receive this email.
• Current or returning River student?
  • Log into The River Portal.
  • If you cannot remember your RiverMail address, contact the Student Communications Center toll-free at 866-792-4772.

Info for High School Students Applying to the Dual Enrollment Program

Before applying to the Dual Enrollment program, check with your high school counselor to confirm that you are eligible. Learn more about applying for Dual Enrollment here.

Info for Returning Students

Former Indian River State College students who have not been enrolled at the College within the last 24 months must reapply for admission.  If your name has changed since the last time you attended, contact Student Records at 772-462-7460 or records@irsc.edu to change your name prior to reapplying.