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SITE INDEX
2009 High School Graduates and earlier
2010 High School Graduates
2011 High School Graduates
2011 High School Graduates Renewal Information
2012 High School Graduates
Academic Requirements for Initial Eligibility
AICE - Advanced International Certificate of Education
Appeal Process
Award Amounts
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Communications
Comprehensive Course Table
Course Code Directory: Course Descriptions
Eligibility and Award Criteria, Chart of
Enrollment Requirements
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
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Financial Aid Recipient History
Florida Legislative Session and History
Florida Academic Scholars
Florida Academic Top Scholars
Florida Medallion Scholars
Frequently-Asked Questions
GED - General Educational Development Diploma
General Requirements for Awards
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
High School Guidance Counselors
Home-Educated
How and When to Apply
IB - International Baccalaureate
Information Page
Login for Student Records & Information
Notification of Eligibility
Out-of-State Applicants
Receiving Scholarship Funding
Reinstated
Renewed
Reports, Bright Futures
Restored
Scholarship Length
Summer Funding
Transfer of Award Between Schools
Vocational Course Descriptions
Weighting For Bright Futures GPA
World Language Requirement
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Scholarship Length (by high school graduation year)
2012-13 high school graduates and thereafter
NOTE: These requirements are subject to change with each legislative session.
Terms of Eligibility
A Bright Futures FAS or FMS Recipient:
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- May receive up to 100% of his/her program of study or 120 semester hours (or the equivalent in
quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a certificate or a first baccalaureate degree, or for
up to five years from high school graduation (if the student was initially funded within two years
after high school graduation), whichever comes first. This also applies to students in 3/2 programs
who are classified as an undergraduate. Graduate or undergraduate classification is determined by
the postsecondary institution.
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- If a course of study is not completed after five academic years, an exception of one year
to the renewal timeframe may be granted due to a verifiable illness or other documented emergency
reported by the postsecondary institution.
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Graduate Study for an FAS or FMS Recipient
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- FAS and FMS recipients who graduate with a baccalaureate degree earned in the 2010-11 academic year
or thereafter, in seven or fewer semesters, or the equivalent, may receive funding for ONE semester of
graduate study, not to exceed 15 credit hours paid at the undergraduate rate. Check with a financial
aid officer at the postsecondary institution you attend for graduate funding.
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A Bright Futures GSV Recipient:
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- Students may be funded for up to 100% of their program of study in Career Education Programs. Technical
Degree Education includes: Associate of Science degrees (AS), Associate of Applied Science
degrees (AAS), and College Credit Certificates (CCC). Career Certificates or Diplomas (also referred
to as Postsecondary Adult Vocational/PSAV) include Career Certificates and Applied Technology Diplomas (ATD).
- Students may be funded for up to 72 semester hours (or 2,160 clock hours) except in the Applied
Technology Diploma (ATD) where they are limited to 60 semester hours (or 1,800 clock hours).
- Students may be funded in additional certificates, diplomas, and/or degrees up to the maximum
hours of funding allowed.
- If students finish an ATD and then transfer into another eligible program, they are eligible to
be funded up to 72 semester hours (or 2,160 clock hours).
- Students may receive funding in these career education programs up to their Bright Futures
maximum hours of funding.
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- If a course of study is not completed after five academic years, an exception of one year to the renewal
timeframe may be granted due to a verifiable illness or other documented emergency reported by
the postsecondary institution.
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2011-12 high school graduates
Terms of Eligibility
A Bright Futures FAS or FMS Recipient:
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- May receive up to 100% of his/her program of study or 120 semester hours (or the equivalent
in quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a certificate or a first baccalaureate degree, or
for up to five years from high school graduation (if the student was initially funded within three
years after high school graduation), whichever comes first. This also applies to students in 3/2
programs who are classified as an undergraduate. Graduate or undergraduate classification is
determined by the postsecondary institution.
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- If a course of study is not completed after five academic years, an exception of one
year to the renewal timeframe may be granted due to a verifiable illness or other documented
emergency reported by the postsecondary institution.
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Graduate Study for an FAS or FMS Recipient
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- FAS and FMS recipients who graduate with a baccalaureate degree earned in the 2010-11
academic year or thereafter, in seven or fewer semesters, or the equivalent, may receive funding for
ONE semester of graduate study, not to exceed 15 credit hours paid at the undergraduate rate.
Check with a financial aid officer at the postsecondary institution you attend for graduate funding.
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A Bright Futures GSV Recipient:
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- Students may be funded for up to 100% of their program of study in Career Education Programs. Technical
Degree Education includes: Associate of Science degrees (AS), Associate of Applied Science
degrees (AAS), and College Credit Certificates (CCC). Career Certificates or Diplomas (also referred
to as Postsecondary Adult Vocational/PSAV) include Career Certificates and Applied Technology Diplomas (ATD).
- Students may be funded for up to 72 semester hours (or 2,160 clock hours) except in the Applied
Technology Diploma (ATD) where they are limited to 60 semester hours (or 1,800 clock hours).
- Students may be funded in additional certificates, diplomas, and/or degrees up to the maximum
hours of funding allowed.
- If students finish an ATD and then transfer into another eligible program, they are eligible to
be funded up to 72 semester hours (or 2,160 clock hours).
- Students may receive funding in these career education programs up to their Bright Futures
maximum hours of funding.
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- If a course of study is not completed after five academic years, an exception of one year
to the renewal timeframe may be granted due to a verifiable illness or other
documented emergency reported by the postsecondary institution.
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2010-11 high school graduates
Terms of Eligibility
A Bright Futures FAS or FMS Recipient:
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- May receive up to 100% of his/her program of study or 120 semester hours (or the equivalent
in quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a certificate or a first baccalaureate degree,
or for up to five years from high school graduation (if the student was initially funded within
three years after high school graduation), whichever comes first. This also applies to students
in 3/2 programs who are classified as an undergraduate. Graduate or undergraduate classification
is determined by the postsecondary institution.
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- If a course of study is not completed after five academic years, an exception of one
year to the renewal timeframe may be granted due to a verifiable illness or other
documented emergency reported by the postsecondary institution.
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- A student who is in an undergraduate program of study that requires more than 120 semester hours (or the
equivalent in quarter or clock hours) may be eligible for an extension. This does not apply to students
enrolled in 3/2 or double major programs. If applicable after 100 hours of funding, a student may complete
and submit the following application, “Extended Hours Application.”
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Graduate Study for an FAS or FMS Recipient
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- FAS and FMS recipients who graduate with a baccalaureate degree earned in the 2010-11
academic year or thereafter, in seven or fewer semesters, or the equivalent, may receive funding for
ONE semester of graduate study, not to exceed 15 credit hours paid at the undergraduate rate.
Check with a financial aid officer at the postsecondary institution you attend for graduate funding.
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A Bright Futures GSV Recipient:
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- May receive up to 100% of the number of credit hours required to complete up to a
maximum of 90 semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) toward
completion of a career certificate (or first baccalaureate degree) or up to five years
from high school graduation (if the student was initially funded within three years after
high school graduation), whichever comes first.
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- If a course of study is not completed after five academic years, an exception of one year
to the renewal timeframe may be granted due to a verifiable illness or other
documented emergency reported by the postsecondary institution.
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2009-10 high school graduates
Terms of Eligibility
A Bright Futures FAS or FMS Recipient:
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- May receive up to 100% of his/her program of study or 120 semester hours (or the equivalent
in quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a certificate or a first baccalaureate degree,
or for up to seven years from high school graduation, whichever comes first. The student must
have been initially funded within three years after high school graduation. This also applies to
students in 3/2 programs who are classified as an undergraduate. Graduate or undergraduate
classification is determined by the postsecondary institution.
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- A student who is in an undergraduate program of
study that requires more than 120 semester
hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) may
be eligible for an extension. This does not apply to students enrolled in 3/2 or double
major programs. If applicable after 100 hours of funding, a student may complete and
submit the following application, “Extended Hours Application.”
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Graduate Study for an FAS or FMS Recipient
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- FAS and FMS recipients who graduate with a baccalaureate degree earned in the 2010-11
academic year or thereafter, in seven or fewer semesters, or the equivalent, may receive funding for
ONE semester of graduate study, not to exceed 15 credit hours paid at the undergraduate rate.
Check with a financial aid officer at the postsecondary institution you attend for graduate funding.
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A Bright Futures GSV Recipient:
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- May receive up to 100% of the number of credit hours required to complete up to a maximum of
90 semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a career
certificate (or first baccalaureate degree) or up to seven years from high school
graduation (if the student was initially funded within three years after high school
graduation), whichever comes first.
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2008-09 high school graduates and earlier
Terms of Eligibility
A Bright Futures FAS or FMS Recipient:
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- May receive up to 110% of his/her program of study or 132 semester hours (or the equivalent in
quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a certificate or a first baccalaureate degree, or for up to seven
years from high school graduation, whichever comes first.
The student must have been initially funded within three years after high school
graduation. This also applies to students in 3/2 programs who are classified as
an undergraduate. Graduate or undergraduate classification is determined by the postsecondary institution.
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- A student who is in an undergraduate program
of study that requires more than 120 semester hours (or the equivalent
in quarter or clock hours) may
be eligible for an extension. This does not apply to students enrolled in 3/2 or double
major programs. If applicable after 100 hours of funding, a student may complete and
submit the following application, “Extended Hours Application.”
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Graduate Study for an FAS or FMS Recipient
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- FAS and FMS recipients who graduate with a baccalaureate degree earned in the 2010-11
academic year or thereafter, in seven or fewer semesters, or the equivalent, may receive funding for
ONE semester of graduate study, not to exceed 15 credit hours paid at the undergraduate rate.
Check with a financial aid officer at the postsecondary institution you attend for graduate funding.
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A Bright Futures GSV Recipient:
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- May receive up to 110% of the number of credit hours required to complete up to a maximum of 90
semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a career
certificate (or first baccalaureate degree) or for up to seven years from high school graduation (if the
student was initially funded within three years after high school graduation), whichever comes first.
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Students Who Enlist in the Military
Students graduating from high school in the 2012-13 academic year and thereafter
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- An initially eligible student who enlists in the United States Armed Forces immediately after high school
graduation must (within two years after separation from active duty):
- complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application online and
- submit an official copy of the DD Form 214 via U.S. mail to verify time
served in the military.
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- A student who is receiving a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and discontinues his/her education to enlist
in the United States Armed Forces must commence the remainder of the
five-year renewal period upon the date of
separation from active duty. To reinstate the scholarship, the student must:
- complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application online and
- submit an official copy of the DD Form 214 via U.S. mail to verify time served in the military.
The DD Form 214 should be mailed to: Florida Department of Education,
Office of Student Financial Assistance, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program,
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
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Students graduating from high school in the 2010-11 academic year and 2011-12 academic year
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- An initially eligible student who enlists in the United States Armed Forces immediately after high school
graduation must (within three years after separation from active duty):
- complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application online and
- submit an official copy of the DD Form 214 via U.S. mail to verify time
served in the military.
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- A student who is receiving a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and discontinues his/her education to enlist
in the United States Armed Forces must commence the remainder of the
five-year renewal period upon the date of
separation from active duty. To reinstate the scholarship, the student must:
- complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application online and
- submit an official copy of the DD Form 214 via U.S. mail to verify time served in the military.
The DD Form 214 should be mailed to: Florida Department of Education,
Office of Student Financial Assistance, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program,
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
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Students graduating from high school in the 2009-10 academic year and earlier
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- An initially eligible student who enlists in the United States Armed Forces immediately after high school
graduation must (within three years after separation from active duty):
- request reinstatement by completing and submitting a Reinstatement/Restoration
Application online and
- submit an official copy of the DD Form 214 via U.S. mail to verify
time served in the military.
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- A student who is receiving a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and discontinues his/her education to enlist
in the United States Armed Forces must commence the remainder of his/her seven-year renewal period upon the date of
separation from active duty. To reinstate the scholarship, he/she must:
- complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application online and
- submit an official copy of the DD Form 214 via U.S. mail to verify time served in the military.
The DD Form 214 should be mailed to: Florida Department of Education,
Office of Student Financial Assistance, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program,
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
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Important:
Following graduation, a student may request to discontinue award communications
with the Bright Futures office by contacting Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-827-2004.
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