Applied Cybersecurity

Program costs (2026-27 academic year). Tuition fees are $2.92 per clock hour, for Florida residents, for classes scheduled from 7/1/26 to 6/30/27. Tuition, fees, books, supplies, and certification exam amounts are approximate and subject to slight changes. Florida Resident Tuition (750 clock hrs) $2,628; Fees $739; Estimated tools, books, supplies $517.66; Certification exams $674.

Total program cost. The total program cost at the time of this printing, including tax, is: $4,558.66.

Note on the printed tuition. The program page prints Florida Resident Tuition of $2,628.00 for 750 clock hours; at the published rate of $2.92 per clock hour, 750 clock hours come to $2,190.00. The printed figures are shown here as published.

Application fee and other fees. Students enrolling in a Career Certificate program are charged a non-refundable $20 application. Additional program-specific costs and fees may apply and can include accident insurance, liability insurance, fingerprinting, drug screening, lab fees, textbooks, supplies, uniforms and shoes, physical examinations, and professional tools and equipment. At the time of registration, students will receive a fee sheet outlining the estimated costs associated with their program.

Non-residents. Non-Florida residents pay $11.31 per clock/clinical hour for Career Certificate programs. All students must pay for the total number of clock hours in their program prior to graduation. If necessary, students may make arrangements to pay in installments by signing a Tuition Deferred Payment Form.

Financial aid. Aparicio-Levy Technical College is approved to participate in the Federal Pell Grant program (federal code 041942). The handbook lists Federal Pell Grant (600 hrs. and above), FSEOG and Federal Work Study, and state-funded aid including FSAG, Florida Bright Futures, the Florida First Responder Scholarship and the Open Door Grant. Sponsors include Vocational Rehabilitation, the Veterans Administration and Career Source Tampa Bay (WIOA). HTC campuses do not offer loans.

Refunds. A student who withdraws from Career Certificate/Applied Technology Diploma programs will receive a refund of prorated tuition if the student withdraws on or before 10 percent of the scheduled course hours have commenced. After 10 percent of the scheduled course hours have commenced, no refund will be provided.

Job Opportunities. Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Administrator, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Penetration Tester, Network Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Consultant, Incident Responder, Compliance and Risk Analyst and Cybersecurity Educator.

Licensure Information. This program prepares students to take the following CompTIA exams: Security+.

Career Information (SOC Codes). 15-1212.00 - Information Security Analysts.

About the college. Aparicio-Levy Technical College was dedicated on April 21, 2006, with the mission of preparing qualified entry-level employees. It is a public postsecondary school within Hillsborough County Public Schools. Located on a 26,000-square-foot campus built in 2006, it offers career and technical programs at its main campus and several off-site training locations, with flexible day, evening, and weekend scheduling.

Vision and mission. Vision: Preparing adult students for life and the workforce. Mission: To provide an education and supports which enable each adult student to obtain employment in the workforce.

Academic success. Students who experience the most academic success attend class daily, participate fully and complete assignments. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 for each OCP/State Course to remain in good standing in career certificate programs. Backup childcare and transportation plans should be determined prior to enrollment to ensure you are able to attend class and clinicals.

Orientation. Prior to the first day of class, program advisors or guidance counselors conduct a student orientation to provide essential information regarding institutional and program-specific policies and procedures, including attendance requirements, financial aid, program policies, expectations for program success and completion, technology requirements, and uniform standards.

Books. ALTC does not maintain a designated bookstore. The Bookkeeper will order textbooks prior to the beginning of each course. Each program’s Fee Sheet will list the textbook title and cost, and the ISBN number will be included to assist students who wish to purchase the books elsewhere.

Remediation. Any student who is required to take the TABE and scores below the minimum skills level in any area will be encouraged to enroll in an Adult Basic Education (ABE) remediation through Hillsborough Technical Colleges. The tuition for an ABE class is $45 per block (January – June or July – December).

Job placement. Placement services are available to all students at the campuses. Instructors and staff support students to find jobs as they prepare to complete their programs. Each campus has services available to assist students individually with resumes, interview techniques, and job searches.

Transcripts. Students will receive one free official and one free unofficial transcript upon completion of their postsecondary adult Career Certificate training program.