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Florida Public Institution Award Amounts

NEW – See What's New for education allowance changes as of January 1, 2008.

Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
 Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)

Public Institution – An award equal to 100% of tuition and allowable fees* plus an amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.

Private Institution - Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Public Community College - An award equal to 100% of tuition and allowable fees* for college credit courses leading to an associate degree.

Other Public Institutions - An award equal to 75% of tuition and allowable fees.*

Private Institution - Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Public Institution – An award equal to 75% of tuition and allowable fees.*




Private Institution – Private Institution - Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.

*Fees included in the cost per credit hour are reported by the student’s home postsecondary institution unless otherwise prohibited by Florida Statutes:

  • Access and Transportation
  • Activity and Service
  • Athletic
  • Building
  • Capital Improvement
  • Financial Aid
  • Health
  • Technology



Fixed Award Amounts for Students Attending Private Postsecondary Institutions in 2007-08

See What's New for changes to Bright Futures.

The 2007-08 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship award amounts for students attending Florida privately funded institutions are listed below.  As required by law, they are based on the average matriculation and allowable fees at comparable public institutions.  Fees included in the cost per credit hour are reported by the student’s home postsecondary institution unless otherwise prohibited by Florida Statutes are:

  • Access and Transportation
  • Activity and Service
  • Athletic
  • Building
  • Capital Improvement
  • Financial Aid
  • Health
  • Technology

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship award amount for public colleges and universities is calculated based on each institution's cost per credit hour and the number of hours in which the student is enrolled at the end of the drop/add period each term.

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Semester Award - 4 Year School Quarter Award - 4 Year School
Semester Award - 2 Year School Quarter Award - 2 Year School
Semester Award - Clock Hour Programs Quarter Award - Clock Hour Programs
Quinmester Award - Clock Hour Programs

2007-08 Semester Fixed Award Amounts for Florida
Bright Futures Students Enrolled at Private Postsecondary Institutions

4 Year Semester Schools (Average comparable public 4 year institution costs)

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.

Conversion of Semester Credits and Clock Hours to Quarter Credits
- Each semester credit represents 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate the equivalent quarter credits, multiply the semester credit by 1.5.
- 30 clock hours represents 1 semester credit. To calculate the equivalent semester credits, divide the total number of clock hours by 30.
Hours Enrolled Semester Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $ 2,010.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $ 1,508.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 1,005.00  
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) & Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Semester Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $ 1,339.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $ 1,005.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 669.00  
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2 Year Semester Schools (Average comparable public 2 year institution costs)
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Semester Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $1,326.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $995.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 663.00  
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) & Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Semester Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $ 826.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $ 620.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 413.00  
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Clock Hour Programs (Average comparable public vo-tech institution costs)
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Semester Award Summer Award Information
360+ Hours/Term $1,137.00  
270 - 359 Hours/Term $ 853.00  
180 - 269 Hours/Term $ 569.00  
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) & Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Semester Award Summer Award Information
360+ Hours/Term $ 684.00  
270 - 359 Hours/Term $ 513.00  
180 - 269 Hours/Term $ 342.00  
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2007-08 Quarter Fixed Award Amounts for Florida
Bright Futures Students Enrolled at Private Postsecondary Institutions

4 Year Quarter Schools (Average comparable public 4 year institution costs)
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Conversion of Quarter Credits and Clock Hours to Semester Credits
- Each semester credit represents 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate the equivalent semester credits, divide the quarter credits by 1.5.
- 20 clock hours represents 1 quarter credit. To calculate the equivalent quarter credits, divide the total number of clock hours by 20.
Hours Enrolled Quarter Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $1,340.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $ 1,006.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 670.00  
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) & Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Quarter Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $ 893.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $ 670.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 447.00  
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2 Year Quarter Schools (Average comparable public 2 year institution costs)
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Quarter Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $ 884.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $ 664.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 442.00  
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) & Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Quarter Award Summer Award Information
12+ Credits/Term $ 551.00  
9 - 11 Credits/Term $ 414.00  
6 - 8 Credits/Term $ 276.00  
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Clock Hour Programs (Average comparable public vo-tech institution costs)
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Quarter Award Summer Award Information
240+ Hours/Term $ 758.00  
180 - 239 Hours/Term $ 569.00  
120 - 179 Hours/Term $ 380.00  
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) & Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Quarter Award Summer Award Information
240+ Hours/Term $ 456.00  
180 - 239 Hours/Term $ 342.00  
120 - 179 Hours/Term $ 229.00  
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2007-08 Quinmester Fixed Award Amounts for Florida
Bright Futures Students Enrolled at Private Postsecondary Institutions

Clock Hour Programs (Average comparable public vo-tech institution costs)
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the specified amount established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act provided for college-related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Quinmester Award Summer Award Information
180+ Hours/Term $ 569.00  
135 - 179 Hours/Term $ 427.00  
90 - 134 Hours/Term $ 285.00  
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) & Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours.
Hours Enrolled Quinmester Award Summer Award Information
180+ Hours/Term $ 342.00  
135 - 179 Hours/Term $ 257.00  
90 - 134 Hours/Term $ 171.00  
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