Initial Eligibility Requirements For 2012 High School Graduates

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•   4 English (3 with substantial writing)
•   4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)
•   3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
•   3 Social Science
•   2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language)
  16 Credits



May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP, or IB, or AICE fine arts courses to raise the GPA

Note:  For 2011 and 2012 graduates only, the sequence of Algebra Ia and Ib and the sequence of Applied Math I and II may count as two credits for high school graduation, State University System (SUS) admissions and FAS/FMS eligibility.  For 2013 and later graduates, these courses will revert to the traditional one credit per sequence for SUS Admissions and FMS eligibility.

• Best combined score of 980 SAT Reasoning Test  (based on the combined Critical Reading and Math sections only) or best composite score of 21 ACT (excluding the writing section)
• The writing sections for both the SAT and ACT will not be used in the composite
• SAT Subject Tests exams are not used for Bright Futures eligibility
• ACT scores are rounded up for scores with .5 and higher; SAT scores do not require rounding
• Sections of the SAT or ACT from different test dates may be used to meet the test criteria
• For spring eligibility evaluations, test dates through January 31 will be admissible
• For summer eligibility evaluations, test dates through June 30 will be admissible

• National Merit or Achievement Scholars and Finalists and National Hispanic Scholars who have not completed 75 hours of community service
• Students who have completed the IB Curriculum with best composite score of 980 SAT or 21 ACT
• AICE Diploma Recipients who have not completed 75 hours of community service
• Students who have completed the AICE Curriculum with best composite score of 980 SAT or 21 ACT
• Students who have attended a home education program according to s. 1002.41, F.S., registered with the district during grades 11 and 12, and:
  • Have a best combined score of 1070 SAT or 23 ACT

  OR

  • Have a best combined score of 980 SAT or 21 ACT with a weighted 3.0 GPA in the above 16 required credits (documented through Florida public, FDOE-registered private, FLVS or dual enrollment transcripts)
• GED with best composite score of 980 SAT or 21 ACT and a 3.0 weighted GPA in the above 16 required credits
• 3-year standard college preparatory program with best composite score of 980 SAT or 21 ACT and a 3.0 weighted GPA in the above 16 required credits