What's New

• Florida Legislative Session 2008 Updates
• Florida Legislative Session 2007C Updates
• Florida Medallion Scholars May Receive 100% Funding at Community Colleges
• Bright Futures Updates

Student Quick Links

• First-Time Applicants
• Initially Awarded Student Information Page
• Renewal Students
• 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

What is the Appeal Process?

What if a student does not meet the scholarship renewal criteria due to a verifiable illness or other circumstance beyond his/her control?

Postsecondary Institutional Appeal

• The student may request that the financial aid office at the home postsecondary institution he/she attended conduct a review of the courses included in the cumulative GPA.
• In the case of illness or emergency beyond the student's control, the student may provide pertinent documentation regarding the illness or emergency to the appropriate home postsecondary institution.
• The postsecondary institution will review the student’s request and send recommendation of approval/denial.  Appeal request guidelines may be obtained through the financial aid office of a student’s postsecondary institution.
• An institutional academic progress appeal is to be filed within 30 days of the denial letter or by the date established by the institution's financial aid office, whichever is later.  Ineligibility notices are mailed during the summer following spring evaluation.