Help From The Sunshine State
Florida resident? You're in luck. Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ works with the state to provide eligible students with Florida Bright Futures Scholarships and Florida State grants. You may also apply your Florida Prepaid College Plan savings to your Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ education.
What You Need To Do
- Apply for admission to Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.
- Complete and file the FAFSA. Make sure to list Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s school code: 001469.
- Consult your high school guidance counselor anytime after November of your senior year to fill out the Florida Financial Aid Form.
Residency Requirements
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program is only available to Florida residents who have graduated from a Florida high school and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Florida residency and eligibility for the and the grant are based on . Generally, students whose families have been living in Florida twelve (12) months prior to the start of the school year are considered residents. A full and complete description of rules and regulations regarding Bright Futures and other state aid can be found through the state's .
Florida State Scholarships
Bright Futures Academic Scholars
Eligible students receive approximately $6,360 (30 credits x $212/credit hour) per year. Eligible applicants must have a 3.5 high school GPA, a 1340 SAT or 29 ACT composite or a 96 CLT, and 100 hours of community service.
Bright Futures Medallion Scholars
Eligible students receive approximately $4,770 (30 credits x $159/credit hour) per year. Eligible applicants must have a 3.0 high school GPA, a 1210 SAT or 25 ACT composite or an 84 CLT, and 75 hours of community service.
Please consult the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Website because requirements are subject to change.
Florida State Grants
All full-time undergraduate students who meet the Florida residency requirements are eligible to receive this financial assistance from the state.
Effective Access for Student Education (EASE)
All full-time undergraduate students who meet the Florida residency requirements are eligible to receive this financial assistance from the state. The award amount varies from year to year and is based on available state funds; however, the amount awarded for 2022-2023 is $2,000. The state legislature will determine the amount for each academic year.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
Grants are approximately $1,000 per year and are based on demonstrated financial need, as determined by the FAFSA application.
Florida Prepaid College Plan
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is an eligible institution for the Florida Prepaid College Plan (FPCP) program. Accumulated funds may be applied toward expenses at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾. Visit the FPCP office for further details. Visit for complete details. To find out more about using FPCP at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, visit Student Financial Services.
Other state Grant Programs
If you're home state is not Florida, you may still be eligible for state grant assistance. Visit to find out more information about state grant opportunities from your home state.