Requirements

Up-to-date information about Florida Bright Futures can be found on the Florida Student Financial Aid website:

Note: Eligibility requirements and award amounts are subject to change with each legislative session, so you will want to continue to monitor the above website.

Community Service / Work Hours 

Please CLICK HERE to get the required forms and details about community service / work hour requirements to earn a Bright Future scholarship.

Apply Now - (Senior Year ONLY - after October 1st)

After October 1st of your final year in high school, you will need to apply for Bright Futures. Students are encouraged to apply early. Even though you apply early, you will have until graduation to increase GPA's, test scores and submit community service /work hours to become eligible or to increase your award level.  Dont wait...apply early!!!

Please visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance and follow the directions below:

• Select State Grant, Scholarships & Applications (link on left column)
• Then select Create a Student Account (under First-Time Applicants)
• After you create your account, you will proceed and complete the FFAA.

Step by Step - How to complete the Bright Futures Application