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The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship for students who are Florida residents and US citizens or eligible non-citizens. It offers awards to students based on high school academic achievement, with two award levels: the Florida Academic Scholars Award and the Florida Medallion Scholars Award. Each award has different academic criteria for eligibility and provides varying award amounts and semester hours. To receive the scholarship, students must be enrolled at least halftime in any State of Florida university or college. Students can transfer credits from a previous institution to have their GPA recalculated, which may impact their eligibility for the scholarship. The scholarship can be renewed annually if students meet the minimum credit hour and GPA requirements.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Scholarship type | Merit-based |
| Scholarship provider | State of Florida |
| Applicant type | Florida high school students |
| Applicant's residency | Florida resident and US citizen or eligible non-citizen |
| Applicant's academic achievement | High GPA/SAT scores |
| Applicant's diploma | International Baccalaureate and Cambridge AICE diploma |
| Applicant's work experience | Work experience hours as an alternative to community service |
| Application deadline | August 31 (some years August 1) |
| Application form | Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) |
| Scholarship award | Florida Academic Scholars Award and Florida Medallion Scholars Award |
| Scholarship amount | 100% of tuition cost of a Florida public university |
| Scholarship renewal requirements | Meet minimum credit hour and GPA requirements |
| Scholarship repayment | Required for dropped or withdrawn courses |
| Scholarship restrictions | Cannot be used to fund remedial coursework |
| Scholarship applicability | Only at Florida schools |
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Transfer students from out-of-state schools
The Bright Futures Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for students who are Florida residents. The scholarship is designed to keep talented Florida high school students in the state when they go to college. Students may receive either the Florida Academic Scholars Award or the Florida Medallion Scholars Award. The scholarship is based on high school academic achievement.
To be eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship, you must be a Florida resident and a US citizen or eligible non-citizen. You must be enrolled at least halftime in any State of Florida university or college. If you are transferring from an out-of-state school, you must ensure that your post-secondary institution selection on the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) is stated as a Florida university. For example, if you are transferring to the University of Central Florida, your FFAA must state UCF as your selected institution.
If you are attending a private Florida school or out-of-state institution, you are required to provide the following three documents:
- Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
- Transient application through Florida Shines
- Any additional documents required by your specific institution
It is important to note that Bright Futures Scholarship money can only be used at Florida schools. However, if you plan to attend college out-of-state, you should still apply for the scholarship. That way, if you later decide to transfer to a college in Florida, you will likely still be able to use the scholarship.
To determine if you have enough credits for renewal, you can use the Bright Futures Credit Hour Interactive Tool on the Bright Futures Website. Additionally, eligible students have the option to submit the Bright Futures Request Form under certain circumstances, such as transferring credits from a previous institution to have their GPA recalculated.
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Transient students
A transient student is a student enrolled at one university but taking classes at another university on a temporary basis, usually for one semester. The credits earned at the host institution will count toward their degree at their home university.
For example, a student seeking a degree at the University of Central Florida (UCF) may want to take courses at another Florida public institution on a temporary basis. This student would be considered a transient student at the other institution. Similarly, a student enrolled at another institution seeking a degree there may want to take courses at UCF on a temporary basis. This student would be considered a transient student at UCF.
It is important to note that transient students cannot receive financial aid from both institutions. All requests for financial aid during terms of transient study must be filed with the home institution, not the host institution.
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Renewal requirements
Renewal eligibility is an automatic process that occurs at the end of the spring term for students who received funding during the previous year. Students are required to meet minimum credit hour and GPA requirements to renew their award each year. Full-time students must earn at least 24 credit hours to renew their award at the end of the spring term. For students not enrolled full-time for both semesters, the hours required to renew are prorated.
Students who were enrolled in summer courses at another institution and were eligible for restoration can report these courses to OSFA. If Bright Futures renewal requirements were not met during the first year of funding, Summer GPA may be earned during the summer after spring evaluation to meet the scholarship requirements. This will be the one-time restoration opportunity.
Students who lose their Bright Futures scholarship may be eligible for a one-time-only scholarship restoration of their award. Students may only restore their award if the award is lost due to insufficient GPA, during the first year of funding. A scholar who loses eligibility due to exceptional circumstances (medical, mental health, etc.) may complete a State appeal.
Repayment for the cost of dropped or withdrawn courses is required to renew a Bright Futures award for the subsequent academic year. Hours repaid for dropped or withdrawn courses are added back to the student’s total semester hours available and are not included in the student’s total credit hours required to renew the award.
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Transferring credits
The Bright Futures Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to students based on their high school academic achievements. It is available to students enrolled at the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida. To receive the scholarship, students must meet minimum credit hour and GPA requirements.
Students transferring to the University of Florida who wish to renew their Bright Futures Scholarship for the following academic year must meet the renewal requirements at the end of the Spring semester. To determine if they have enough credits for renewal, students can use the Bright Futures Credit Hour Interactive Tool on the Bright Futures Website.
Students transferring credits from a previous institution can opt to have their GPA recalculated. To do so, they must submit the Bright Futures Request Form. Students who believe they may not meet the credit hour requirement because they are failing a course after the deadline to drop may choose to reduce or cancel funding for the course(s). To reduce or cancel funding, students must submit the Bright Futures Request Form and check “cancel/partially accept the award.” Award amounts for that semester can only be adjusted before grades are posted.
For students enrolled full-time for both semesters, they must earn at least 24 semester hours to renew their award at the end of each academic year. For students not enrolled full-time for both semesters, the hours required to renew are prorated.
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International students
To be eligible for the scholarship, international students must be enrolled at least half-time in any State of Florida university or college. The scholarship is available to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in their previous studies, typically assessed through high school transcripts and test scores. The award has two levels: the Florida Academic Scholars Award and the Florida Medallion Scholars Award, each with its own academic criteria and benefits.
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is a competitive award, and interested students should carefully review the eligibility criteria and application process on the Florida Bright Futures Program website or through their high school guidance office. Additionally, international students should consult with their chosen Florida university or college to understand any specific requirements or guidelines for international applicants.
It is worth noting that the Bright Futures Scholarship has specific requirements for maintaining the award, including minimum credit hour and GPA requirements. Students should be aware of these conditions to ensure they remain eligible for funding throughout their academic career.
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Frequently asked questions
The Bright Futures Scholarship is only applicable to students enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida public or independent postsecondary institution. Transfer students from out-of-state institutions are required to provide three specific documents to the host school.
The scholarship is merit-based and based on high school academic achievement. Applicants must be Florida residents and US citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must also meet minimum credit hour and GPA requirements to renew their scholarship each year.
Students must complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by August 31 to be eligible for the scholarship. The application can be found on the Florida Student Financial Aid website.
