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New Applicants
How and when do I apply for a Bright Futures Scholarship?
What are the academic requirements?
How is other documentation, such as a student's "high school transcript" and "test scores," received by the Florida Department of Education for a Bright Futures evaluation?
Why apply if I do not plan to attend a Florida postsecondary institution?
How and when will I be notified of my award?
 
All Students
What is the award amount at a public postsecondary institution?
What is the award amount at private postsecondary institutions?
What is the average semester award amount?
What are the requirements to receive my Bright Futures funding?
How are Bright Futures funds disbursed to me?
Can I receive funding in the summer?
How long can I use my Bright Futures Scholarship?
At which postsecondary institutions may I use my Bright Futures Scholarship?
How can I check on the status of my award?
How does the Florida Prepaid College Program work in coordination with Bright Futures?
 
Returning Students
What GPA and hour requirements must I maintain to keep my award?
If my GPA falls below the minimum required for scholarship renewal, how can I restore my Bright Futures award?
If my hours requirement falls below the minimum required for scholarship renewal, can I restore my Bright Futures award?
If I have not used my Bright Futures Scholarship within the last year, how do I reinstate it?
How do I transfer my scholarship between postsecondary institutions?
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