Hey peeps! I heard about this Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, and I'm super interested. Can someone give me some more information about the eligibility criteria and the application process? Thanks a bunch!
Hey! Absolutely, I'd be happy to help you with the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship information.
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is a merit-based program for Florida residents who have completed a Florida high school education. There are three primary awards within the program: the Florida Academic Scholars award (FAS), the Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS), and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV).
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Florida Academic Scholars (FAS):
- Achieve a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA in high school
- Complete a specific set of required high school courses
- Achieve a minimum qualifying SAT/ACT score (e.g. 1330 SAT or 29 ACT)
2. Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS):
- Achieve a minimum 3.0 weighted GPA in high school
- Complete a specific set of required high school courses
- Achieve a minimum qualifying SAT/ACT score (e.g. 1210 SAT or 25 ACT)
3. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV):
- Achieve a minimum 3.0 weighted GPA in high school and a 3.5 GPA in vocational courses
- Complete a specific set of required high school courses
- Achieve the minimum qualifying scores on specific vocational assessment exams
Application Process:
1. Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by August 31 of your high school graduation year.
2. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible in your senior year.
3. The Florida Department of Education will receive your SAT/ACT scores directly from the testing agencies if you have indicated them as a score recipient.
4. Maintain the necessary GPA and ensure completion of the required coursework in high school.
Once you're deemed eligible for the scholarship, the Florida Department of Education will notify your high school, and your chosen in-state college will receive the scholarship funds on your behalf.
Keep in mind that you'll need to maintain certain academic requirements throughout your college education to continue receiving the scholarship, such as maintaining a minimum GPA and completing a specific number of credit hours per semester.
Good luck, and I hope this information helps you with the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship!
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