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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Here are two reasons why every high school student and parent needs to check out what the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has to offer:
#1 Generous funding to help students further their education,
#2 Reasonable requirements put the benefits within every student's reach.
Below you will find all the information you need to know about the program as well as
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Contact your BRACE Advisor
All high school students need a plan for after graduation. Each year, too many students graduate high school without a plan, and unfortunately spend a lot of time trying different things, and often don't accomplish as much as they could.
Take the time to schedule a one-on-one appointment with your BRACE Advisor. Your advisor will go over different post-graduation options, many of which you did not previously know about. Your advisor can also give you important class recommendations for your high school years, making that one-on-one appointment even more important.
Remember that knowledge is power, and the more knowledge you posses, the better equipped you'll be for life after graduation.
Here's a list of all of the BRACE Advisors in the Coral Springs high schools:
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Coral Glades High |
Anne Knoll &
Ellen Freling
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754-322-1273 |
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Coral Springs Charter |
Caroline Smolka |
954-340-4114 |
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Coral Springs High |
Cindy Woodring |
754-322-0518 |
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Stoneman Douglas High |
Cynthia Bloom |
754-322-2171 |
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J.P. Taravella High |
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754-322-2321 |
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Florida Bright Future Scholarship Opportunities
There are three tiers of Bright Futures Scholarships: Florida Medallion Scholars
Awarded to students who attain at least a "B" average in high school with an average SAT/ACT score. Covers 75 percent of tuition and fees at state university. Pays for 100 percent of tuition and fees for associate degree-seeking students at community college. Reverts to 75 percent once community college students transfer to a university.
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
Awarded to students who earn at least a B average in high school and take vocational and technical courses. Covers 75 percent of fees at state universities or colleges.
Florida Academic Scholars
Awarded to students who attain an A average in high school, complete 75 hours of community service and earn a high SAT/ACT score. Covers 100 percent of tuition and fees at any state university or 100 percent of average tuition at a private university in Florida.
Initial Eligibility Requirements For Year 2006 High School Applicants:
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Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) |
Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) |
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) |
Award Amount:
A student may receive funding for only one award (FAS, FMS, or GSV). The highest award earned by the student will be selected. |
Public Institution- An amount equal to 100% of tuition and fees (including lab fees up to $300 per semester) plus $300 per semester for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Private Institution- Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the $300 per semester provided for college related expenses prorated by term and hour. |
NEW- Public Community College - An amount equal to 100% of tuition and fees (including lab fees up to $300 per semester)
Other Public Institutions- An amount equal to 75% of tuition and fees (including lab fees up to $300 per semester)
Private Institution - Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution prorated by term and hours. |
Public Institution - An amount equal to 75% of tuition and fees (including lab fees up to $300 per semester).
Private Institution - Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution prorated by term and hours. |
Grade Point Average (GPA):
Weighting for more challenging courses is prescribed by law as .50 per course per year. |
Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
3.5 weighted GPA using the credits listed below, combined with the test scores and community service hours listed below. (Note: GPAs are not rounded). |
Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
3.0 weighted GPA, using the credits listed below combined with the test scores listed below. (Note: GPAs are not rounded) |
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
3.0 weighted GPA using the 15.5 credits listed below for a 4-year Diploma and a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of 3 vocational credits, in one vocational program, combined with the scores listed below. (See "Other ways to qualify" for 3-year graduation option). |
Required Credits:
See the Comprehensive Course Table on the Bright Futures website to identify courses that count toward each award level. |
Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
Courses must include 15 credits of college preparatory academic courses. 4-English (3 with substantial writing)
3-Mathematics (Alg. 1 and above)
3-Natural Science (2 w/ lab)
3-Social Science
2-Foreign Language (in the same language)
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15 Credits
May use up to 3 additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP, IB, or AICE fine arts courses to raise the GPA. |
Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
Courses must include 15 credits of college preparatory academic courses. 4-English (3 with substantial writing)
3-Mathematics (Alg. 1 and above)
3-Natural Science (2 w/ lab)
3-Social Science
2-Foreign Language (in the same language)
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15 Credits
May use up to 3 additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP, IB, or AICE fine arts courses to raise the GPA. |
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
4-year Diploma
Credits must include 15.5 core credits required for high school graduation. 4-English
3-Mathematics
(Incl. Alg 1)
3-Natural Science
3-Social Science
1-Practical/Performing arts
.5-Life management skills
.5- Personal Fitness
.5 Physical Education
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15.5 Credits
Plus a minimum of 3 Vocational Job-Preparatory or Technology education program credits in one vocational program. |
Community Service: |
Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
75 hours, as approved by the district or private school.
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Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
No requirement
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Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
No requirement.
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Test Scores:
Sections of the SAT, ACT or CPT from different test dates may be used to meet the test criteria.
For spring eligibility evaluations, test dates through the end of January will be admissible.
For summer eligibility evaluations, test dates through the end of June will be admissible. |
Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
Best composite score of 1270 SAT Reasoning test (based on the combined Critical Read and Math sections only) or 28 ACT (excluding the writing section). Note: The new writing sections for both SAT and ACT will not be used in the composite.
SAT Subject tests are not used for Bright Futures eligibility.
(ACT scores are rounded up for scores with ,5 and higher. SAT scores do not require rounding). |
Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
Best composite score of 970 SAT Reasoning test (based on the combined Critical Read and Math sections only) or 20 ACT (excluding the writing section). Note: The new writing sections for both SAT and ACT will not be used in the composite.
SAT Subject tests are not used for Bright Futures eligibility.
(ACT scores are rounded up for scores with ,5 and higher. SAT scores do not require rounding). |
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
Students must earn the minimum score on each section of the CPT, SAT or ACT. Sections of different test types may not be combined.
CPT:
Reading 83
Sentence Skills 83
Algebra 72
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SAT Reasoning Test:
Critical Reading 440
Math 440
OR ACT:
English: 17
Reading:-18
Math:-19 |
Other ways to Qualify:
Initial eligibility criteria used in "other ways to qualify" must be met by high school graduation.
Contact the Bright Futures office for further details. |
Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
The other ways to qualify listed below must also include the community service hours requirement.
- National Merit or Achievement Scholars and Finalists
- National Hispanic Scholars
- IB Diploma Recipients (based on exams taken prior to high school graduation.)
- Students who have completed the IB Curriculum with best composite score of 1270 SAT or 28 ACT
- AICE Diploma Recipients ( based on exams taken prior to high school graduation)
- Students who have completed the AICE Curriculum with best composite score of 1270 SAT or 28 ACT
- Students who have attended a home education program according to s. 1002.41, F.S., registered with the district during grades 11 & 12, with best composite score of 1270 on the SATs
- GED with best composite score of 1270 SAT or 28 ACT and a 3.5 weighted GPA in the above 15 required classes.
- Early Admissions with best composite score of 1270 SAT, or 28 ACT and a 3.5 weighted GPA in curriculum courses completed.
- 3-year standard college preparatory program with best composite score of 1270 SAT or 28 ACT and a 3.5 weighted GPA in the above 15 required credits.
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Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
- National Merit or Achievement Scholars and Finalists and National Hispanic Scholars who have not completed 75 hours of community service.
- Students who have completed the IB Curriculum with best composite score of 970 SAT or 20 ACT
- AICE Diploma Recipients who have not completed 75 hours of community service
- Students who have completed the AICE Curriculum with best composite score of 970 SAT or 20 ACT
- Students who have attended a home education program according to s. 1002.41, F.S., registered with the district during grades 11 & 12, with best composite score of 1070 SAT or 23 ACT
- GED with best composite score of 1070 SAT or 23 ACT and a3.0 weighted GPA in curriculum courses completed.
- 3-year standard college preparatory program with best composite score of 970 SAT or 20 ACT and a 3.0 weighted GPA in the above 15 required credits.
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Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
The other ways to qualify listed below must also include a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of 3 vocational credits in one vocational program and minimum test scores listed above.
- 3-year Career Preparatory Diploma with 3.0 weighted GPA using the 13 core credits required for graduation listed below
4-English
3-Mathematics (incl. Algebra 1)
3- Natural Science
3-Social Science
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13 Credits
- 3-year College Preparatory Diploma with 3.0 weighted GPA using the 15 core credits required for graduation listed below
4-English
3-Mathematics (Algebra 1 and above)
3-Natural Science
3-Social Science
2-Foreign Language
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15 Credits
- GED with 3.0 weighted GPA using the core credits required for your selected high school graduation option (standard, career, or college)
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Bright Futures Toll-Free: 1.888.827.2004
Apply online: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/
E-mail: BrightF@fldoe.org
Bright Futures Scholarships are fully funded by the Florida Lottery
For a list of other available scholarships |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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How and when do I apply for a Bright Futures Scholarship? |
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Students must apply during their last year in high school or forfeit all future eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship.
A student who receives a Bright Futures award and attends an out-of-state postsecondary institution and then returns to Florida to complete his/her education within three years may apply for reinstatement of the original award.
In order to receive funding for a Florida Bright Futures Award, a student must be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. The postsecondary institution the student attends is responsible for making residency and citizenship determinations. Follow this link to apply online. |
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What are the academic requirements? |
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The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program consists of the three awards. Each award has its own academic eligibility requirements, award amounts and funding length. A student may receive funding for only one award. The highest award earned by the student will be selected. Follow this link to view requirements. |
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How and when will I be notified of my award? |
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Early evaluations:
All students whose transcripts are submitted for an official early evaluation (based on academic progress in the middle of the last year of high school) will receive either an award or an ineligibility letter from the Florida Department of Education.
End of year evauluations:
If a student's transcript is submitted for an official evaluation after his/her last term in high school, the student will receive an award (or ineligibility letter) in August only if he/she did not receive an early evaluation or if the student's award status has improved since the early evaluation.
The award (or ineligibility letter) will be mailed to the address listed on a student's Florida Financial Aid Application within three weeks of the date his/her transcript is officially evaluated by the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. |
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What are the enrollment requirements to receive my Bright Futures funding? |
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Requirements are as follows: - A student must enroll for a minimum of six non-remedial semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) per term by the end of the drop/add period. However, if a student has fewer than six total hours remaining on the scholarship or needs fewer than six hours to complete up to the first baccalaureate degree (or needs fewer than six hours to complete his/her first Associate Degree), the student may enroll and receive funding for fewer than six hours.
- A student may choose to receive funding for one or more terms during the academic year (fall through spring).
- A student must be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, as determined by the student's postsecondary institution.
- A student must enroll as degree- or certificate-seeking.
- A student must apply to reinstate his/her award within three years of high school graduation and receive initial funding the immediate subsequent academic year. An initially eligible student who enlists in the military immediately after high school graduation begins his/her three-year period upon date of separation from active duty.
Note: Eligibility for the award begins in the fall term of each academic year.
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How are Bright Futures funds dispursed to me? |
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A single check is sent by OSFA to each institution for their Bright Futures recipients prior to the beginning of the fall term. The institution is provided with all eligible students' names and social security numbers electronically. The school may also contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
After the end of the drop/add period, funds are either applied to the student's account at the institution or given to the student in a check. |
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Can I receive funding in the summer? |
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Bright Futures awards are not available for the summer term 2006 or 2007. |
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At which postsecondary institutions may I use my Bright Futures Scholarship? |
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Public: Universities, Community Colleges, Vocational-Technical Schools
Private: 4 Year Institutions, 2 Year Institutions, Vocational-Technical Schools |
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What GPA and hour requirements must I maintain to keep my award? |
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Florida Academic Scholars Award |
Florida Medallion Scholars Award |
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award |
Minimum Cumulative GPA Required for Renewal (unrounded & unweighted) |
3.0 |
2.75 |
2.75 |
Minimum Hours Required Per Term Funded |
6 semester (completed hours) |
6 semester (completed hours) |
6 semester (completed hours) |
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If my GPA falls below the minimum required for scholarship renewal, how can I restore my Bright Futures award? |
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If a student's cumulative GPA (unrounded and unweighted), as reported by the home postsecondary institution, was less than a 2.75 and he/she was ineligible for funding, the student may apply for restoration in an academic year after which the 2.75 cumulative GPA requirement was met. (The 2.75 GPA must be met before the fall term for which the student is applying.) |
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If my hours requirement falls below the minimum required for scholarship renewal, can I restore my Bright Futures award? |
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No,
a student may not be awarded restoration of the scholarship if he/she does not earn the six semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) per term funded required for renewal. |
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If I have not used my Bright Futures Scholarship within the last year, how do I reinstate it? |
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A student must complete a Reinstatement/Restoration application available on the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) website at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.Org.
Select State Grants, Scholarships & Applications, Apply Here, and then Reinstatement/Restoration Application (or use the direct link above). Please note that the academic year for which a student is applying is at the top of the application.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) recommends that applications be submitted by July 1 for a timely fall disbursement or by December 15 for a belated fall or timely spring disbursement. The deadline for submission of 2005-06 academic year reinstatement applications is May 30, 2006.
If eligible for reinstatement, the student will receive the Bright Futures award (FAS, FMS, or GSV) for which he/she was last determined eligible. A student must apply to reinstate his/her award within three years of high school graduation and receive funding the immediate subsequent academic year. Once a student has received funding (for a minimum of one term), he/she is eligible to apply for reinstatement up to seven years from high school graduation. |
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How do I transfer my scholarship between postsecondary institutions? |
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A student may use his/her User ID and PIN to update his/her postsecondary institution and demographic information. Each student received the User ID and PIN in a Florida Financial Aid Application For Students confirmation letter/e-mail or via his/her Bright Futures renewal correspondence.
A student may access his/her User ID and PIN at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org by selecting State Grants, Scholarships & Applications, Application Status & Award History , and then Get My User ID and PIN. A student should follow the screen instructions to view or update his/her student record.
With the User ID and PIN a student may:
- view award status;
- view spring renewal Grade Point Average (GPA) and earned hours reported by the postsecondary institution;
- view disbursements and hours remaining for disbursement (after the drop/add period);
- update demographic and postsecondary institution information; and
- view financial aid recipient history.
You may also call Bright Futures toll-free at 1-888-827-2004 to transfer your scholarship to another institution.
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Bright Futures Toll-Free: 1.888.827.2004
Apply online: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/UA/SAWSTUA_uaform.asp
Website: www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture
E-mail: BrightF@fldoe.org
Bright Futures Scholarships are fully funded by the Florida Lottery
For a list of other available scholarships |
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