Completion of Program is defined at STC as a student who has met BOTH their educational AND financial requirements. Educational requirements refers to completion of all required classes, clinicals, exams, and any/all trainings required by the state before applying for certification or licensure. Financial requirements are the payments of all tuition and fees posted to the student account. The student account must reflect a ZERO BALANCE.

Once both requirements are met, the student may receive their transcripts and any other certificate of completion documents needed. If a student does not meet both requirements, these documents may not be released.

Access to Records
Suncoast Technical College maintains educational records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).

To request GED® Transcripts
STC does NOT provide GED® transcripts. To request GED® transcripts, go to ged.com.

Parents/guardians of minor-age students as well as adult students have these rights to students' records:

1. Right of access to all records maintained on the student by School District, with notice and proper authorization;

2. Right of privacy with respect to data contained in personally identifiable records;

3. Right to challenge any record thought to be inaccurate or misleading, and to a hearing, if necessary;

4. Right to copies of such records with notice and proper authorization.

STC will not release your transcript to a third party without your written authorization. We will, however, release your transcript to another technical institute, college, or university as permitted by FERPA. We may also release directory information as permitted by FERPA unless you have provided a written request to opt-out. All transcript requests must be in writing and have your signature accompanied by a picture ID. If you have an outstanding obligation at STC, the transcript will not be released until that obligation has been resolved.
NOTE: For duplicate GED® transcripts and/or diplomas, please visit GED FLDOE

To request copies of records by individuals who attended the Sarasota Campus of Suncoast Technical College within the last five years:

1. The Records Request Form for the Sarasota Campus may be downloaded, completed, and submitted in person , or emailed to the STC Records Department at STCRecords@sarasotacountyschools.net. A copy of your picture ID must accompany the Records Request Form.

2. Required information includes name and other AKA (Also Known As) names used while a student, date of birth, course of study, and the approximate year attended, full address to which the document(s) will be sent, daytime phone number, and signature.

3. Document(s) are sent within approximately 3 to 5 business days but may take up to 30 business days.

To request copies of records by individuals who attended the North Port Branch of Suncoast Technical College within the last five years:

1. The Records Request Form for the North Port Branch may be downloaded, requested via telephone (941-257-2252), fax (941-429-4550), or in person at STC's North Port Branch (4445 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289 at the Student Services Office). It may then be completed and submitted in person (address above), faxed to STC Records Management Center (fax number above), or mailed to the STC Records Management Department (address above). Letters with a signature will be considered in lieu of the Records Request Form. A copy of your picture ID must accompany the Records Request for Records form.

2. Required information includes name and other AKA (Also Known As) names used while a student, date of birth, course of study, and the approximate year attended, full address to which the document(s) will be sent, daytime phone number, and signature.

3. Document(s) are sent within approximately 3 to 5 business days, but may take up to 30 business days.

To request copies of archived records for individuals who attended more than five years ago:

1. The Records Retention Form may be downloaded, completed and faxed or mailed, if necessary. Letters with a signature will be considered in lieu of the Record Request Form. A copy of your picture ID must accompany the Records Request for Records form.

2. Required information includes name and any other AKA (Also Known As) names used while a student, date of birth, course of study, and approximate year attended, full address to which the document(s) will be sent, daytime phone number, and signature.

3. Records Request Form will be forwarded to the long-term Record Retention facility.

4. Document(s) will be sent within approximately 30 business days. Documents will be mailed or may be picked up in person with proper identification.
   NOTE: Reissued certificates or cards may have fees. STC will release information and student identification data to the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services pursuant to Florida Statutes 39.046 and 39.047.

For more information, contact the Suncoast Technical College Transcripts/Records Department Coordinator at 941-924-1365 / Ext. 62108.