GCSC Gulf/Franklin Campus

06/15/2026

Big news for Florida’s veteran entrepreneurs at GCSC!

The Florida Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Gulf Coast State College recently hosted Bill Briggs, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to highlight the massive impact of SBA resources on our military community.

In the last year alone, the Florida VBOC has supported military-connected entrepreneurs through:

45 Boots to Business classes serving 819 attendees across 15 military installations.

3,447 no-cost, one-on-one counseling sessions to help heroes launch and scale their dreams.

🌟 Featured Success Stories
During his visit, Deputy Administrator Briggs met with inspiring local business owners, including:

Randy Shepard (RSAE Labs, Inc.): A retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel whose global asset-tracking tech company received critical VBOC navigation and EIDL guidance.

Haley & Chris Mayer (Cedar Grove Beauty Salon, LLC): A USCG family who utilized a Boots to Business class at Tyndall AFB and VBOC licensing guidance to transform a vacant property into a thriving local salon.

From the battlefield to the boardroom, the Florida VBOC helps transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses deploy their next mission: successful business ownership.

🔗 Ready to start or grow your business? Connect with the Florida VBOC at Gulf Coast State College today for no-cost training and mentorship!

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

Gulf Coast State College has been recognized as a 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine!

This national recognition highlights GCSC’s commitment to supporting veterans and military-affiliated students through dedicated resources, services, and opportunities that help them succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Thank you to the veterans and service members who have chosen GCSC as part of their educational journey.

06/05/2026

☀️ Time to Go to Orientation! ☀️

Starting college this fall? Make plans to attend one of our Orientation sessions and get ready for your first semester at Gulf Coast State College!

✅ Register for classes and finalize your schedule
✅ Learn about financial aid, student resources, and campus life
✅ Take a campus tour so you know where to go on day one
✅ Meet fellow Commodores and get your questions answered

📅 Orientation Dates:
• June 23
• July 9
• July 16
• July 22

⏰ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 Student Union East

Set yourself up for success before classes begin. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Commodore family!

Register today: https://www.gulfcoast.edu/admissions/new-student-orientation/index.html

06/05/2026

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06/02/2026

Gulf Coast State College celebrated a major milestone on May 28, with the groundbreaking...

06/02/2026

🥳 💙And so it begins! 💛🎉 Great things are coming to GFC!