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The Comprehensive Course Table (CCT) provides detailed information on how all public school secondary courses and the most commonly used dual enrollment courses apply toward academic course requirements. (Note: The use of listed dual enrollment courses requires an articulation agreement in the district.)

Department of Education Course Descriptions from the Florida "Course Code Directory"

Department of Education Vocational Course Descriptions from Workforce Education - Frameworks

Scholarship Award and Requirements

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Application Requirements
How and When Should Students Apply?
What are the Academic Requirements?
What is the Academic Top Scholars Award?
What Courses are used to Calculate the Bright Futures GPA?

(Includes information on Foreign Language, Community Service hours, Physical Education, and Life Management requirements)

How are Courses Weighted?
Why Apply If a Student Does Not Plan to Attend College in Florida?

What if the student is:
a Home Education Student?
a Florida Resident Graduating from a High School Outside of Florida?
a GED Student?
an IB student?
an AICE student?

Transcript Processing Instructions
Initial Eligibility Processing for Florida Financial Aid Applicants (SSFAD Interface)
Instructions for the Submission of High School Transcripts for Automatic Evaluation

Other References
Who's Who in the Bright Futures Program
Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Scholarship & Grant Programs
Annual Report
Florida Statutes
State Board of Education Rules
Brochures

Web site References
Federal Student Aid Information Center
Secretary of Education – Criterion for Rigorous Secondary Program
Financial aid Resource for Counselors – National College Access Network

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