In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Program to reward students for their academic achievements during high school by providing
funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.
Students are now required to submit a complete,
error-free FAFSA for Bright Futures, Florida Resident Access Grant,
and Access to Better Learning and Education Grant initial and renewal
eligibility any time prior to disbursement. No FAFSA = No $
2011-12 High School Graduates
Increase in community service requirement (and hours increase for Florida Academic Scholars) for
all three Bright Futures award levels. Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion
Scholars (FMS), and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) during the 2011-12 academic year, and
thereafter, must complete:
FAS – 100 hours
FMS – 75 hours
GSV – 30 hours
The Florida Department of Education is required to approve home education community service
hours for Bright Futures initial eligibility.
A pilot program was created at the University of Florida to provide for a Bright futures cohort
of initial students whose program funding will be limited to spring and summer on-campus classes
beginning with the 2012-13 academic year.
2012 High School Graduates
apply here
beginning December 1, 2011, and
before graduation. Additional documentation is required for Home Education,
GED, and
Out-of-State applicants.
