The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program establishes Florida lottery-funded scholarships that reward Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement. The program has offered scholarships to more than 725,000 Florida
students who attended a Florida postsecondary institution.
Bright Futures awards include:
» Florida
Academic Scholars award (FAS)
» Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS)
» Florida Gold Seal
CAPE Scholars award (GSC)
» Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV)
NEW! 2023-24 FAS + FMS ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
download printable Bright Futures requirements handout
Read the Bright Futures Handbook
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ALL SENIORS MUST COMPLETE the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during their senior year in order to be eligible for all state grants and scholarships including the Bright Futures Scholarship. Application opens October 1.
» Download "FFAA: HOW TO APPLY" Guide
» Students only apply one time and cannot apply until the application opening date during their SENIOR year.
» Students should frequently monitor their “Bright Futures GPA” and eligibility status.
» A student's "Bright Futures GPA" is different than a students high school GPA. Bright Future GPA calculations only includes the 16 core education credit hours.
» It is important to know if you meet the requirements or if you need to do extra work this year!
» Don’t wait to apply until ACT and SAT test scores meet requirements! Bright Futures test scores are automatically updated as long as the student opts to report their scores to at least one Florida college when they take the ACT or SAT.
» You can use your award for up to five years after you graduate high school or leave the military, but, you must apply before graduation!
* Students and parents are strongly encouraged to thoroughly read the Florida Department of Education Bright Futures Handbook for complete information and questions.
HOW TO APPLY
» STEP 1
Go to Florida Student Financial Aid to find out how to qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship.
» STEP 2
Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsg.org to apply and submit a completed,
error-free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
during your last year of high school.
» STEP 3
Email your application confirmation or send a screenshot of the confirmation to Mrs. Brooke Maroth in the College + Career Center.
» STEP 4
Know your responsibilities…apply, meet the requirements before graduation and throughout your college career. (Requirements are subject to change with each Florida Legislative session.)
