Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
For 2026–27 graduates, the current handbook sets FAS at a 3.50 weighted GPA, required coursework, ACT 29 or CLT 95 or SAT 1330, and 100 volunteer-service, paid-work, or combined hours. FMS requires a 3.00 GPA, ACT 24 or CLT 82 or SAT 1190, and, depending on the option, 75 volunteer hours or 100 work hours or a combination. Alternative routes exist for certain diplomas and recognition programs.
About Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Bright Futures is a group of Florida lottery-funded scholarships for graduates attending eligible postsecondary institutions in the state. Its main categories include Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS); their standards and coverage rates are not identical.
For 2026–27 graduates, the current handbook sets FAS at a 3.50 weighted GPA, required coursework, ACT 29 or CLT 95 or SAT 1330, and 100 volunteer-service, paid-work, or combined hours. FMS requires a 3.00 GPA, ACT 24 or CLT 82 or SAT 1190, and, depending on the option, 75 volunteer hours or 100 work hours or a combination. Alternative routes exist for certain diplomas and recognition programs.
The award applies to specified tuition and fees according to award type, institution, course load, and term; it should not be treated as unrestricted housing or book money. Renewal requires maintaining the GPA and earning the funded credits set by the handbook. A lower GPA may move an FAS recipient to another category, while course withdrawals can affect renewal. 2026 graduates had to submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during a window that closed August 31, 2026, so the initial 2026–27 deadline has passed. For the next class, confirm dates and standards in that year’s handbook, create an OSFA account, and file the state application as well as FAFSA when appropriate. The college certifies credits, eligibility, and disbursement.
Who it serves and what it can cover: For 2026–27 graduates, the current handbook sets FAS at a 3.50 weighted GPA, required coursework, ACT 29 or CLT 95 or SAT 1330, and 100 volunteer-service, paid-work, or combined hours. FMS requires a 3.00 GPA, ACT 24 or CLT 82 or SAT 1190, and, depending on the option, 75 volunteer hours or 100 work hours or a combination. Alternative routes exist for certain diplomas and recognition programs.
How to apply or get help: 2026 graduates had to submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during a window that closed August 31, 2026, so the initial 2026–27 deadline has passed. For the next class, confirm dates and standards in that year’s handbook, create an OSFA account, and file the state application as well as FAFSA when appropriate. The college certifies credits, eligibility, and disbursement. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
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