What's New

• Florida Legislative Session 2011 Updates and Legislative History
• Eligibility and Award Information by High School Graduation Year

Student Quick Links

• View Student Financial Aid History
• 2010-11 High School Graduates
• 2010-11 High School Graduates Renewal Info
• 2009-10 High School Graduates
• 2008-09 High School Graduates and Earlier
• First-Time Applicants
• Initially Awarded Student Information Page
• Renewal Students
• Required Hours for Renewal
• Eligible Colleges and Schools
• Award Amounts
• Summer Funding
• Frequently Asked Questions

Administrator Quick Links

• High School Guidance Counselors
• Resources for Postsecondary Institutions
• Comprehensive Course Table

Academic Requirements for Initial Eligibility

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program consists of the three awards listed below.  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.  In addition to meeting specific program eligibility requirements, students must also meet general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid.

Public High School students may access their Bright Futures evaluation on the FACTS.org website.  This web access allows public high school students to review their academic progress toward meeting Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program initial eligibility requirements.  In addition, students may view their progress toward meeting State University System course requirements for admission.  Evaluations will be based on current program requirements and transcripts received from a student's high school.

Be sure to read all the information provided on this website regarding each award you would like to earn.  Scholarship criteria is subject to annual legislative review.  This website is updated as program changes are implemented.  Meet with your high school guidance counselor to discuss your progress toward meeting the initial eligibility requirements.

Academic Requirements to Qualify for:

Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) (2012 high school graduates) - The academic requirements to qualify for an FAS award are the same for those earning a 4-year diploma or a 3-year College Preparatory Diploma.

• FAS requirements for future high school graduates (These are subject to change with each legislative session)
  
  2012-13 (2013 high school graduates)
  2013-14 (2014 high school graduates)
  

Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) (2012 high school graduates) - The academic requirements to qualify for an FMS award are the same for those earning a 4-year diploma or a 3-year College Preparatory Diploma.

• FMS requirements for future high school graduates (These are subject to change with each legislative session)
  
  2012-13 (2013 high school graduates)
  2013-14 (2014 high school graduates)
  

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) - The academic requirements to qualify for a GSV are listed below.

• 4-Year Diploma (2012 high school graduates)
• 3-Year Career Preparatory Diploma
• 3-Year College Preparatory Diploma
  
  GSV requirements for future high school graduates (These are subject to change with each legislative session)
  
  2012-13 (2013 high school graduates - same as 2010-11)
  2013-14 (2014 high school graduates)
  2014-15 (2015 high school graduates)
  

Study diligently and you may become a Florida Bright Futures Scholar!