Bright Futures Scholarship
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program provides lottery-funded scholarships to eligible Florida high school graduates who meet the program's requirements for academic achievement.
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What Is Florida Bright Futures?
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is funded by the Florida Lottery and rewards eligible Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement by providing scholarship assistance for postsecondary education.
Bright Futures Scholarship Types
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program includes several scholarship types with different eligibility and award requirements.
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)
Always Review the Current Florida Requirements
Bright Futures eligibility requirements are subject to change. Students should review the current Florida Bright Futures requirements when preparing to apply or checking scholarship eligibility.
View Current Bright Futures RequirementsApplying for Florida Bright Futures
Students apply for Bright Futures by completing the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) through the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).
Step 1
Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application
Students seeking Bright Futures eligibility must submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA). Florida encourages students to complete the application as soon as possible, even if all eligibility requirements have not yet been satisfied.
Complete the FFAAApplication Deadline
The FFAA must be submitted no later than August 31 following high school graduation. Students who do not submit the application by the applicable deadline cannot receive the scholarship.
Always review the current Bright Futures Student Handbook for requirements and deadlines applicable to your high school graduation year.
Academic & Testing Requirements
Bright Futures scholarship types have specific academic, coursework, testing, and service or work requirements. Requirements vary by scholarship type and high school graduation year.
For current Bright Futures evaluation purposes, applicable ACT, CLT, and SAT tests may be taken on or before August 31 of the student's high school graduation year. Special timing provisions may apply to mid-year graduates.
View Current Eligibility RequirementsSummit Salon Academy
Bright Futures State School Code
256
When completing your state application, make sure Summit Salon Academy is identified so the Financial Aid Office can receive your scholarship information.
General Eligibility
To Receive Bright Futures Funding
- Meet the eligibility requirements for your applicable Bright Futures scholarship type.
- Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, as determined by the postsecondary institution.
- Be accepted by and enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution.
- Meet the applicable enrollment requirement for Bright Futures funding.
- Continue to meet applicable Bright Futures requirements and deadlines.
Do I Need to Complete the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required to receive a Bright Futures Scholarship.
Completing the FAFSA may allow you to be considered for additional financial aid programs for which you may qualify.
Awards, Enrollment & Summer Funding
Your Bright Futures award depends on your scholarship type, eligible enrollment, and the award amount established for the applicable academic year.
Your Scholarship Award
How Much Will Bright Futures Pay?
Bright Futures recipients receive scholarship funding based on the applicable award established for their scholarship type and eligible enrollment.
Bright Futures may not cover your entire balance at Summit Salon Academy. You are responsible for any remaining amount not covered by your scholarship or other accepted financial assistance.
Award Amounts Can Change
Bright Futures award information is established for each academic year. Students should review the current Florida Bright Futures information for award amounts applicable to their scholarship type and enrollment.
View Current Bright Futures InformationEnrollment Matters
Your Award Is Based on Eligible Enrollment
Students must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program and meet the applicable Bright Futures enrollment requirements to receive funding.
Changes to your enrollment may affect the amount of scholarship funding you are eligible to receive and may also affect your Bright Futures renewal requirements.
Complete Your Funded Hours
Bright Futures recipients are responsible for meeting the applicable earned-hour requirements associated with funded enrollment. Dropping or withdrawing from funded enrollment can affect renewal eligibility.
Summer Funding
Bright Futures May Be Available for Summer Enrollment
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) may receive Bright Futures funding for eligible summer enrollment.
Students receiving summer Bright Futures funding are responsible for completing the funded hours required under the program's applicable renewal requirements.
Planning to Use Bright Futures During Summer?
Make sure your Bright Futures information is current and that Summit Salon Academy is identified as your institution. Review your state account and contact the Financial Aid Office if your enrollment plans or institution information changes.
You should also monitor your Bright Futures account for eligibility and funding information throughout the academic year.
Renewal, Restoration & Appeals
Receiving Bright Futures is only the beginning. Students must continue to meet the applicable renewal requirements to remain eligible for scholarship funding in future academic years.
Renewing Your Scholarship
Renewal Is Evaluated Automatically
Students who receive Bright Futures funding during the current academic year are automatically evaluated for renewal at the end of the applicable renewal period. A separate annual renewal application is not required.
Summit Salon Academy reports the applicable academic information needed for the state to evaluate renewal eligibility.
Renewal GPA Requirements
Florida Academic Scholars
3.0
Minimum cumulative GPA for FAS renewal.
Florida Medallion Scholars
2.75
Minimum cumulative GPA for FMS renewal.
Gold Seal Vocational & Gold Seal CAPE Scholars
2.75
Minimum cumulative GPA for GSV and GSC renewal.
You Must Also Meet the Earned-Hours Requirement
Bright Futures renewal is not based on GPA alone. Students must also satisfy the applicable earned-hours requirement based on their funded enrollment.
Because the required hours depend on a student's individual enrollment, use Florida's current Bright Futures resources to determine the requirement that applies to your enrollment.
View Bright Futures Renewal ResourcesRenewal Into a Different Scholarship Type
A Florida Academic Scholar with a renewal GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may renew as a Florida Medallion Scholar.
A student who originally earned FMS, GSV, or GSC may not renew into the FAS award.
A GSV or GSC award may not renew into the FMS award.
Restoration & Reinstatement
Restoration
One-Time Restoration Opportunity
A one-time restoration opportunity is available under limited circumstances when a student does not meet the applicable GPA renewal requirement during the first year of funding but does meet the required earned-hours requirement.
A student who fails to meet the minimum earned-hours requirement during an academic-year renewal period is not eligible for a restoration opportunity based on that failure.
Reinstatement
Returning to Bright Futures After a Year Without Funding
An eligible student who did not receive Bright Futures funding during the previous academic year and wants to use the scholarship again is considered a reinstating student.
Reinstatement requires the applicable Reinstatement/Restoration Application through the student's OSFA account.
Access Your OSFA AccountBright Futures Appeals
A student may request a postsecondary institutional appeal when Bright Futures annual renewal requirements were not met because of a verifiable illness or other circumstance beyond the student's control.
Appeal guidelines and required documentation are available through the Financial Aid Office.
Monitor Your Bright Futures Account
Students are responsible for monitoring their Bright Futures application, award, renewal, restoration, and reinstatement information through their state account.
Bright Futures Student Account