What to expect as a COHS student:

• Finish program with in the 18-month scholarship period.
• Some high school credits can be transferred (request transcripts from previous school, if available). There may be a small fee.  This will be the only out-of-pocket cost for our students.
• Your personal academic coach (assigned by the school) will support you and guide you though the process. 
• Coursework is available 24/7: expect to study a minumum of 8-10 hoursa week

Eligible to apply for scholarship:

* Must live in Okaloosa County

* Age 19 and up

* Must have a current library card at a Cooperative member library 

* Does not have a high school diploma or GED

Not every applicant receives a scholarship.

* Applicant submits online interest survey

* Library emails instructions for prerequisite class

* Applicant creates online account and completes prerequisite class within 2 weeks

* Library contacts successful applicants to schedule in-person interview

* In-person interview at the Niceville Library 

* Library notifies applicant within 2-4 weeks of interview

* Scholarship recipients enroll in the full program

• Child Care (CDA)*
• Commercial driving (CDL)*
• Food and hospitality (CPFM)*
• General career preparation
• Home care professional
• Hospitality and leisure
• Manufacturing
• Office management
• Retail customer service
• Security professional

*Prepares students to pursue the industry credential.

The first 4 weeks are a probationary period. 

Students are required to work frequently and make steady progress.

Build a sustainable study routine: Show that motivation and time management.

During your probation period:

• The school will assign an academic coach 
• Student requests high school transcripts to be sent directly to the school 
• Student meets achievement deadlines to lock-in  scholarship 

Keep your scholarship:

• Log in and complete 1st assignment within 3 days of start date
• Finish a minimum of 4 assignments every week
• Finish first class within 14 days of start date
• Finish your second class within 28 days of start date
• Respond to contacts from your COHS coach and the library team (Vicky & Dorothee)

Your scholarship will be WITHDRAWN if you do not meet the requirements.

Is this the right time ?

Students may withdraw from the program in the first 3 weeks of their probation period and remain eligible for a scholarship in the future. Notify us within the first 21 days.

Returning the scholarship allows another person to enter the program. 

• Login-issues: Your academic coach or the school’s Help Desk 855-203-7516 or student_services@shcoe.org
• Technical difficulties – coach or school
• Classwork – coach or library (Vicky & Dorothee)
• Computer issues – library (we have laptops to loan)

Email libraryspot@readokaloosa.org or call 850-609-5101