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How Long May a Student Use His/Her Florida Bright Futures Scholarship?
How many hours of funding are available to Bright Futures Scholars?
- A student may receive up to 110% of his/her program of study or 132 semester hours (or the equivalent in
quarter or clock hours) toward completion of a certificate or a first baccalaureate degree, or for up to seven
years from high school graduation (if the student was initially funded within three years after high school
graduation), whichever comes first. This also applies to students in 3/2 programs who are classified as
undergraduate. Graduate or undergraduate classification is determined by the postsecondary institution. Unused hours
may not be used for further course funding after a student earns a baccalaureate degree.
- A student who is in an undergraduate program of study that requires more than 120 semester hours (or the equivalent
in quarter or clock hours) may apply for an extension of hours for funding. The application will be mailed to the
student automatically when he/she approaches the last 30 semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) of
his/her scholarship program.
Students Who Enlist in the Military
- An initially eligible student who enlists in the United States Armed Forces immediately after high school
graduation must (within three years after separation from active duty):
- request reinstatement by completing and submitting a Reinstatement/Restoration Application for
Students online and
- submit an official DD Form 214 via mail to verify time served in the military.
- A student who is receiving a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and discontinues his/her education to enlist
in the United States Armed Forces commences the remainder of his/her seven-year renewal period upon the date of
separation from active duty. To reinstate the scholarship, he/she must:
- complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application for Students online and
- submit an official DD Form 214 via mail to verify time served in the military.
The DD Form 214 should be mailed to: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Suite 70, 1940 North
Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-4759.
Important:
Following graduation, a student may request to discontinue award communications
with the Bright Futures office by contacting Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-827-2004.
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