Bright Futures
Student Handbook
Chapter 1: Initial Eligibility Requirements
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Florida Department of Education
August 2023
2023-24
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Chapter 1: Initial Eligibility Requirements
Table of Contents
Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) .......................................................................................................... 2
General Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Specific Requirements for Scholarships .......................................................................................................... 3
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) .................................................................................................................. 3
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) ................................................................................................................ 3
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) ........................................................................................................... 6
Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC) .................................................................................................................... 8
Non-Traditional Students ................................................................................................................................ 8
Students Participating in a Home Education (HE) Program and or Personal Education Program (PEP) ..... 8
General Educational Development (GED) Students .................................................................................. 10
Out-of-State (OOS) Students ..................................................................................................................... 11
Mid-Year Graduates .................................................................................................................................. 12
Sending Electronic Transcripts .................................................................................................................. 12
Notification of Eligibility ................................................................................................................................ 13
Deferment of the Scholarship ....................................................................................................................... 13
Website Addresses ........................................................................................................................................ 14
OSFA Mailing Address .................................................................................................................................... 15
The Bright Futures Scholarship Program is governed by the following statutes and rule.
Florida Statutes
State Board of Education Rule
The eligibility requirements in this publication are subject to change with each legislative session.
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Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
Students must APPLY for the scholarship by submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
no later than August 31 after high school graduation. The Office of Student Financial Assistance
(OSFA) strongly encourages students to complete the FFAA if eligibility requirements have not yet
been satisfied or if a student chooses to attend an out-of-state postsecondary institution. If a student
does not apply for the scholarship by the deadline, a student cannot receive the scholarship! All
eligibility requirements must be met by high school graduation; however, scores of
ACT
®
/CLT
®
/SAT
®
/PERT tests taken through August 31 are accepted for evaluation purposes.
After submitting the FFAA, the student is responsible for tracking their application and award
status online, keeping OSFA informed of any demographic or institutional changes, and ensuring
that funding for an academic year is accurate by contacting their institution’s financial aid office.
Once disbursed program funds, the Bright Futures Scholarship will renew automatically each year
(up to the scholarship limit) if the student maintains renewal requirements. An annual FFAA is not
required to be submitted to renew the Bright Futures Scholarship.
General Requirements
Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, as determined by the students
postsecondary institution.
Complete the FFAA no later than August 31 after high school graduation.
Earn a standard Florida high school diploma, or its equivalent, from a Florida public high
school or a registered Florida Department of Education (FDOE) private high school; or
complete a home education program.
Not have been found guilty of, or pled nolo contendere to, a felony charge, unless the student
has been granted clemency by the Governor and Cabinet sitting as the Executive Office of
Clemency.
Be accepted by, and enroll in a degree or certificate program at, an eligible Florida public or
independent postsecondary institution.
Be enrolled for at least six non-remedial semester credit hours (or the equivalent in quarter or
clock hours) per term.
If not funded in the academic year immediately following high school graduation, apply within
five years of high school graduation to have your award reinstated.
(Please refer to ‘Reinstatement Requirements’ section of Chapter 3 for more information
regarding the reinstatement process.)
(Please refer to the ‘Deferment of the Scholarship’ section at the end of this chapter
concerning students who enlist in the military or engage in a full-time religious or service
obligation after graduation.)
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Specific Requirements for Scholarships
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
Florida high school students who wish to qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award
or the Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) award must meet the following initial eligibility
requirements:
Graduate high school from a Florida public high school with a standard Florida high school
diploma (high school graduation requirements), graduate from a registered Florida
Department of Education private high school, earn a GED, complete a home education
program, or graduate from a non-Florida high school if specific conditions are met (see the
Out-of-State (OOS) guide referenced here for additional details OOS);
Complete the required high school coursework;
Achieve the required minimum high school grade point average (GPA);
Achieve the required minimum score on either the ACT
®
, CLT
®
, or SAT
®
college entrance
exam by August 31 of high school graduation year;
Complete the required number of volunteer service, paid work hours, or the combination of
100 total hours; and
Submit an FFAA no later than August 31 after high school graduation.
Type
16 High School
Course Credits
1
High School
Weighted Bright
Futures GPA
College Entrance Exams by
High School Graduation Year
(ACT
®
/CLT
®
/SAT
®
)
Volunteer
Service
Only
Paid
Work
Hours
Only
Combination
of Volunteer/
Paid Hours
FAS
4 - English
(three must include substantial
writing)
3.50
2023-24 Graduates:
29/96/1340
2024-25 Graduates:
29/96/1340
100
hours
100
hours
100
hours
4 - Mathematics
(at or above the Algebra I level)
3 - Natural Science
FMS
(two must have substantial
laboratory)
3.00
2023-24 Graduates:
25/84/1210
2024-25 Graduates:
25/84/1210
75
hours
100
hours
100
hours
3 - Social Science
2 - Foreign/World
Language
(sequential, in same language)
1
The required coursework aligns with the State University System admission requirements found in Florida Board of Governor’s
Regulation 6.002. Additional information regarding high school coursework can be found within the Florida Counseling for Future
Education Handbook.
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High School Course Credits
For both FAS and FMS award types, the required coursework aligns with the State University
System admission requirements. The foreign/world language requirement can be met by
demonstrating proficiencies based on scores on Credit-By-Exam Equivalencies or other university
approved means. Otherwise, the high school transcript must include a foreign/world language
“completer” course to show that the world language requirement has been met. Please refer to the
Bright Futures Course Table for specific information on which courses count toward FAS/FMS
requirements.
High School GPA
Evaluation for Bright Futures includes an unrounded, weighted high school GPA (calculated to two
decimal places) in the 16 college preparatory credits. The following courses are weighted 0.25 per
semester course or 0.50 per year course in the calculation of the GPA: Advanced Placement (AP),
Pre-International Baccalaureate (Pre-IB), International Baccalaureate (IB), Honors, Pre-Advanced
International Certificate of Education (Pre-AICE), Advanced International Certificate of Education
(AICE), or academic Dual Enrollment. For example, whereas an ‘A’ equals 4.00 quality points for
an un-weighted course, an ‘Awould equal 4.50 quality points for a weighted course. If necessary,
students may use two additional credits from courses in the above academic areas, or from AP, IB,
or AICE fine arts courses to raise their GPA.
College Entrance Exams
Students must meet the scores set in statute for either the ACT
®
, CLT
®
, or SAT
®
The ACT
®
composite score is the average of the best section scores across the four subject area
sections from any test sitting: English, Math, Reading and Science. Composite scores ending in
0.50 will be rounded up to the next whole number.
The SAT
®
combined score is the sum of the best Reading (Critical Reading or Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing) and Math section scores from any test sitting of the SAT
®
.
The CLT
®
combined score is the sum of the best Verbal Reasoning, Grammar/Writing and
Quantitative Reasoning from any test sitting of the CLT
®
for an Overall Score.
The ACT
®
, CLT
®
, or SAT
®
exams may be taken an unlimited number of times through
August 31 of the high school graduation year (or through January 31 for mid-year graduates).
Students will be evaluated based on official test scores from the FDOE repository. To ensure
OSFA obtains official test scores:
o Ensure demographics on your test registration and high school transcript match; and
o Request your official single sitting test scores be sent to one of Florida’s public
colleges or state universities when registering for the ACT
®
, CLT
®
, or SAT
®
.
Note: Students can request single sitting ACT test scores be sent directly to Bright
Futures using CEEB code 0095 while on the ACT website.
Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours
Students must complete a program of volunteer service or, beginning with a high school student
graduating in the 2022-23 academic year and thereafter, paid work, as approved by the district
school board, the administrators of a nonpublic school. Each district school board and the
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administrators of a nonpublic school must establish approved activities and the process for
documentation of volunteer service or paid work hours including the deadline by which they must
be completed. Students must earn either the required volunteer service, paid work hours, or the
combination of 100 total hours.
The student may identify a social or civic issue or a professional area that interests them and
develop a plan for their personal involvement in addressing the issue or learning about the area.
The student must, through papers or other presentations, evaluate and reflect upon their
volunteer service or paid work experience. Volunteer service or paid work may include, but is not
limited to, a business or governmental internship, work for a nonprofit community service
organization, or activities on behalf of a candidate for public office. The hours of volunteer
service or paid work must be documented in writing, and the document must be signed by the
student, the student’s parent or guardian, and a representative of the organization for which the
student performed the volunteer service or paid work.
Other ways to qualify
Students who have demonstrated academic merit through a recognition program may be eligible
for Bright Futures without having to meet one or more of the requirements. Note: Both AICE
and IB Diplomas must be earned prior to high school graduation. Confirmations may come from
AICE and IB as late as September. Please refer to the table below for how to qualify based on one
of the merit recognition programs.
Merit Recognition Program
College Entrance Exams
by High School
Graduation Year
(ACT
®
/SAT
®
)
Volunteer
Service*
Paid
Work
Hours*
Combination
of Volunteer/
Paid Hours
Bright
Futures
Award
2023-24
2024-25
National Merit
®
Finalists and
Scholars
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FAS
75 hours
FMS
National Hispanic Recognition
Program
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FAS
75 hours
FMS
Advanced International Certificate
of Education (AICE) - Diploma
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FAS
75 hours
FMS
International Baccalaureate (IB) -
Diploma
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FAS
75 hours
FMS
AICE - Curriculum
29/96/1340
29/96/1340
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FAS
25/84/1210
25/84/1210
75 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FMS
International Baccalaureate (IB) -
Curriculum
29/96/1340
29/96/1340
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FAS
25/84/1210
25/84/1210
75 hours
100 hours
100 hours
FMS
*Student must earn the required volunteer service, paid work hours, or a combination of both equal to 100 total hours.
National Merit Finalists and Scholars, or National Hispanic Recognition Program
To identify National Merit Scholarship Corporation students, OSFA will need the official
letter of recognition from National Merit Scholarship Corporation sent to High Schools.
To identify National Hispanic Recognition Program students, OSFA will need the official
letter (email) of recognition from College Board Recognition Program as well as the
certification showing the student has been recognized by the National Hispanic Recognition
Program as a scholar recipient. The documents should be uploaded to OSFA’s secure file by
either the high school or the student.
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AICE Curriculum
Complete a minimum of 14 AICE credits* identified by the Cambridge Assessment
International Education (Cambridge International) in the Diploma Core and three academic
areas as follows:
o AICE Diploma Core AICE Global Perspectives & Research AS level (Two Credits
required)
o Group 1 Mathematics and Sciences (Two Credits required)
o Group 2 Languages (Two Credits required)
o Group 3 Arts and Humanities (Two Credits required)
o Group 4 Interdisciplinary Skills (Optional Four Credits maximum)
o Six additional credits required in any combination from the above four groups.
*Students earn one credit by completing and passing one AICE full credit course and another credit for taking the
corresponding AICE examination.
IB Curriculum
Complete a minimum of 10 credits identified by the International Baccalaureate Organization:
o Two credits each in three of the following areas and one credit each in the remaining three
areas: Language Arts, Foreign/World Language, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and
Arts/Electives. Each of these credits must be an IB or AP course. Pre-IB courses do not
meet IB curriculum requirements.
o One credit in Theory of Knowledge
Complete the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) requirement
Complete an extended essay.
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) award may be funded if a student is enrolled in
a career education or certificate program. Florida high school students who wish to qualify for the
GSV award must meet the following initial eligibility requirements:
Achieve the required weighted minimum 3.0 GPA in the non-elective high school courses;
Take at least 3 full credits in a single Career and Technical Education program;
Achieve the required minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA in the career education courses;
Achieve the required minimum score on the ACT
®
, SAT
®
or Florida Postsecondary
Education Readiness Test (PERT) exams (see table below); and
Complete 30 volunteer service hours, 100 paid work hours, or the combination of 100 total
hours.
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College Entrance Exams
Exam types cannot be combined; a student must qualify based on each sub-test score for a single
exam type. Sub-test scores from different test dates may be used to meet the test requirement. The
ACT
®
/ SAT
®
/PERT exams may be taken an unlimited number of times through August 31
of the
student’s graduation year (or through January 31 for mid-year graduates).
Students should request that test scores be sent to one of Florida’s public colleges or state
universities when they register for the ACT
®
/ SAT
®
so that test scores will be sent to the FDOE
repository. PERT scores are reported on student official high school transcript.
Note: Students can request single sitting ACT test scores be sent directly to Bright Futures
using CEEB code 0095 while on the ACT website.
Exam Type
Sub-test
Required Score
ACT
®
Reading
19
English
17
Mathematics
19
SAT
®
(March 1, 2024, and thereafter)
Critical Reading or Evidence-
Based Reading and Writing
490
Mathematics
480
SAT
®
(Prior to March 1, 2024)
Reading Test
24
Writing and Language Test
25
Math Test
24
PERT
(Only applies to the GSV Scholarship)
Reading
106
Writing
103
Mathematics
114
Required test scores follow those established by State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C.
Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours
Please refer to the Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours section under FAS and FMS on
page 4.
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Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)
The Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award (GSC) may be funded if a student is enrolled in a career
education or certificate program. Upon completion of an associate in science degree program that
articulates to a Bachelor of Science degree, a GSC Scholar may also receive an award for a maximum
of 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree program. Upon completion of an associate in
applied science program, a GSC Scholar may also receive an award for a maximum of 60 credit hours
toward a bachelor of applied science degree program.
Florida high school students who wish to qualify for the GSC award must meet the following initial
eligibility requirements:
Earn a minimum of five postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications that
articulate for college credit; and
Complete 30 volunteer service hours, 100 paid work hours, or the combination of 100 total
hours.
Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours
Please refer to the Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours section under FAS and FMS on page
4.
Non-Traditional Students
Students Participating in a Home Education (HE) Program and or Personal
Education Program (PEP)
All students participating in a HE program must be registered with the district during the current
and prior academic year. The student’s participation in PEP will be considered comparable to HE
registration with the district. The student may have a combination of HE and or PEP during the
same timeframe. The district will certify the status of the student’s home education program
registration or PEP participation to FDOE through an electronic process. If the student was not
registered with the district home education office or PEP office during the current and prior
academic year, but has the required transcripts and test scores, he/she may be able to apply as a
Florida GED Diploma recipient.
Florida home-educated/Personal Education Program students must meet the following initial
eligibility requirements:
Meet the General Requirements for a Bright Futures award;
Submit a timely FFAA;
Earn required minimum test scores; and
Complete the minimum number of volunteer service, paid work hours or the combination of
100 total hours.
Required Documentation
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FFAA Students must submit a completed FFAA online during the final year in a home
education program (no later than August 31). After submitting the FFAA, the student is
responsible for tracking their application and award status online and keeping OSFA
informed of any demographic or institutional changes.
Exam Scores (ACT
®
/CLT
®
/SAT
®
) Students may test through August 31 of the final year
in a HE/PEP program (or through January 31 of the final year for a mid-year applicant). Submit
scores in one of the following ways:
o Request test scores be sent to one of Florida’s public colleges or state universities when
the student registers for the ACT
®
/CLT
®
/SAT
®
so the scores will be sent to the FDOE
repository.
o Mail an official copy (no photocopies) of the test scores in the original sealed envelope
to the Attention of ‘Home Ed/Personal Education Program’ at the address at the end
of this chapter.
Note: Students can request single sitting ACT test scores be sent directly to Bright Futures
using CEEB code 0095 while on the ACT website.
Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours Documentation of volunteer service or paid work
hours must be submitted to the district home education office where the student is registered.
The district will certify the hours to FDOE through an electronic process. Volunteer service or
paid work hours must be performed during high school and completed by high school
graduation. The FDOE provides the following guidelines for students in a HE and or PEP
program:
o Volunteer service or paid work hours may include, but is not limited to, a business or
governmental internship, work for a nonprofit community service organization, or
activities on behalf of a candidate for public office.
o The agencies where the volunteer service or paid work hours were earned must provide
documentation on agency letterhead of the number of hours and dates of service or
paid work completed.
Home-educated and Personal Education Program students do not need to provide a student
transcript. The test score and service hour requirements are the same as traditional students,
which are provided in the table on page 3.
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General Educational Development (GED) Students
The documentation outlined below is required for the initial eligibility evaluation of students who
earn a Florida high school equivalency diploma (commonly known as the Florida GED diploma)
and wish to be evaluated for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
To be determined eligible for the scholarship, GED students must meet the high school coursework
and grade point average requirements before taking the GED exam. Eligibility for a scholarship will
be determined in the academic year in which the GED is earned. For additional information on the
GED, applicants may wish to visit the FDOE’s website regarding the GED.
Required Documentation
FFAA Students must submit a completed FFAA online during the final year prior to taking
the GED (no later than August 31). After submitting a FFAA, the student is responsible for
tracking the application and award status online and keeping OSFA informed of any
demographic or institutional changes.
Exam Scores (ACT
®
/CLT
®
/SAT
®
/ PERT) Test scores taken through August 31 of the
academic year in which the student takes the GED exam will be admissible. Please note: PERT
scores are only applicable to GSV. Submit scores in one of the following ways:
o Request test scores be sent to one of Florida’s public colleges or state universities when
the student registers for the ACT
®
/CLT
®
/SAT
®
so the scores will be sent to the FDOE
repository.
o Request a school counselor submit test scores on the high school transcript; or
o Mail an official copy (no photocopies) of the test scores in the original sealed envelope
to the attention of ‘GED’ at the address at the end of this chapter.
Note: Students can request single sitting ACT test scores be sent directly to Bright Futures
using CEEB code 0095 while on the ACT website.
Transcripts Submit (in any combination) an official transcript to FDOE by the student’s
Florida public high school, FDOE-registered private high school, Florida Virtual School and/or
dual enrollment coursework from a Florida state college or university. The required coursework
must be completed and the minimum grade point average earned no later than the Florida GED
diploma date.
GED A Florida GED diploma will be verified by FDOE. Please follow the GED verification
process outlined on the FDOE GED website. The GED office will email the diploma
verification directly to [email protected].
Volunteer Service or Paid Work Hours Documentation of volunteer service or paid work hours
must be submitted to FDOE, OSFA. Service hours must be performed during high school and
completed no later than the GED diploma date. The agency or agencies where the volunteer service
or paid work hours were earned must provide documentation of the number of hours and dates of
completed service. Mail supporting documentation to the attention of ‘GED’ to the address at the
end of this chapter.
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Out-of-State (OOS) Students
Eligibility Criteria: A Bright Futures Scholarship requires a standard Florida high school diploma,
unless the student earns a high school diploma from a non-Florida school while living with a parent
or guardian who is on A) military or B) public service assignment away from Florida.
Program Requirements (no substitutions):
1. Meet the General Requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
2. Have at least one parent who is a Florida resident and is: A) serving active duty in the military
or B) on public service assignment away from Florida during the student's last year of high
school.
3. Submit a completed FFAA online during the last year in high school (no later than August 31).
4. Submit official high school transcript(s).
5. Submit ACT
®
/CLT
®
/SAT
®
test scores.
6. Submit documentation for OOS assignment.
7. Submit Proof of Dependency.
8. Submit Documentation Volunteer Service OR Paid Work Hours.
Select Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and the Out-of-State Student for a
manual with further explanation of required documentation.
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Mid-Year Graduates
A mid-year graduate is a student who graduates between September 1 and January 31 of an academic
year and seeks funding for the spring academic term following graduation. Students who graduate
early but do not seek funding until a subsequent academic year are not considered mid-year
graduates for Bright Futures.
The student graduating early and seeking funding for the spring term must submit the FFAA by
December 31 of the student’s high school senior year. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this
application deadline. The student must meet the scholarship requirements in effect for the academic
year in which he/she graduates. (Example: A December 2023 graduate must meet the 2023-24
scholarship eligibility requirements as well as the general program requirements as outlined earlier
in this document.)
Volunteer service or paid work hours completed by high school graduation and test scores for test
dates through January 31 will be considered in a mid-year graduate’s Final Evaluation. A student’s
Final transcript evaluation MUST include a graduation date.
If determined eligible as a mid-year graduate, a student may receive funding for the spring term, if
enrolled. These students will be evaluated for renewal of their scholarships at the end of the
next academic year of funding.
If a student does not graduate mid-year as planned and wishes to apply as an end-of-year graduate,
the student must submit a new FFAA after the new application opens on October 1.
Sending Electronic Transcripts
If the student’s high school is able to send secure electronic transcripts, or if the high school
contracts with a third-party transcript service, an official transcript may be emailed to:
OSFA does not accept unofficial or photocopied transcripts. Only official transcripts sent to FDOE
via this secure method from the originating school or transcript service may be used in an official
evaluation for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
NOTE: Public high schools automatically send student transcripts to FDOE for Bright
Futures evaluations.
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Notification of Eligibility
Early Evaluations (7
th
Semester) Postings may begin in March
All students whose transcripts are submitted electronically to FDOE for an official early evaluation
(based on academic progress in the middle of the last year of high school and test scores for tests
taken by January 31) will receive an eligibility or ineligibility determination, with the award status
notification posted to their online account.
Students cannot lose an award based on early evaluation unless they fail to earn a standard Florida
high school diploma from a Florida public or FDOE-registered private high school.
Final Evaluations (8
th
Semester) Postings may begin in July
All students whose final transcripts are submitted following the student’s last term in high school
will receive an award status notification (eligibility or ineligibility determination) posted to their
online account.
NOTE: Students awarded an IB or AICE Diploma will receive notifications of eligibility
determination in early fall after a list of IB and AICE Diploma recipients has been received from
these respective organizations.
The Process
The award (or ineligibility) determination will be posted to a student's online Financial Aid Recipient
History (FARH) screen and is viewable by the student. The FARH shows the following information:
Award status (eligibility determination);
Demographic information;
Postsecondary institution;
Amount disbursed each semester;
Spring renewal GPA;
Hours remaining for the year and for the scholarship; and
Correspondence posted and/or sent from FDOE.
Deferment of the Scholarship
Students who enlist in the military, or engage in a full-time religious or service obligation lasting at
least 18 months may defer the commencement of their scholarship. The five-year renewal period
will commence upon separation from active duty or the religious or service obligation. Please see
the Reinstatement section of Chapter 3 for more information. The religious or service obligation
provision is only valid for initial funding and does NOT allow a student extension of time if they
have already received a disbursement.
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Website Addresses
Florida Financial Aid Application
(FFAA)
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPH
ome
Track Application and Award
Status
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPH
ome
High School Graduation
Requirements
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/graduation-requirements/
State University System
admission requirements found in
regulation 6.002
https://www.flbog.edu/regulations/active-regulations/
National Merit
®
Finalists and
Scholars
http://www.nationalmerit.org/
National Hispanic Recognition
Program
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-
10/scholarships-and-recognition/national-hispanic-recognition-
program
Advanced International
Certificate of Education (AICE)
- Diploma
http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-
qualifications/cambridge-advanced/cambridge-aice-diploma/
International Baccalaureate (IB) -
Diploma
https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/
ACT
®
https://www.act.org/
CLT
®
https://www.cltexam.com
SAT
®
https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
PERT
http://www.fldoe.org/schools/higher-ed/fl-college-
system/common-placement-testing.stml
Florida Bright Futures
Scholarship Program and the
Out-of-State Student
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFOOSGui
de.pdf
FDOE GED Website
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/hse
Industry Certifications
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-
technical-edu-agreements/industry-certification.stml
Secure Upload of
Documentations to OSFA
https://fldoe.sharefile.com/r-r8992dcdb99948c7a
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OSFA Mailing Address
Attn: GED or Out-of-State Applicant
You may send documents via mail or electronically upload them to:
Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1344
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
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