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A Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) or Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) may receive funding for up to five years from high school graduation for a maximum of 120 semester hours (or equivalent) toward the completion of a certificate or a first baccalaureate degree.

Minimum weighted 3.0 GPA in non-elective high school courses. Enroll in at least 3 credits in a single career and technical education program. Obtain a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA in career education courses. Complete at least 30 service hours (See below for COVID chances in service hour requirements)

For FAS students must have a high school weighted Bright Futures GPA of 3.5 and 3.0 for FMS. In addition, the FAS looks at both ACT and SAT. For 2022-23 graduates must earn a 29 on ACT and 1330 on SAT for FAS and 29 for 2023-2024 graduates for ACT and 1340 on SAT.

The Florida Academic Scholars will receive an award amount equal to 100% of tuition and applicable fees. Applicable fees include: activity and service fee, health fee, athletic fee, financial aid fee, capital improvement fee, campus access/transportation fee, technology fee and tuition differential fee.

Florida Academic Scholars (sometimes referred to as 100% Bright Futures) will receive an award to cover 100% of tuition and applicable fees while attending Florida State University.

IF YOU DROP or Withdraw from Classes AFTER YOUR Bright Futures IS DISBURSED. Your Bright Futures will be billed for the classes dropped or withdrawn after the initial drop/add period. The amount owed is based off the number of credits dropped for the term.

A one-time restoration opportunity is available under limited circumstances. A scholar who did not meet at least the 2.75 GPA renewal requirement, but DID meet the hours renewal requirement during the first year of funding (end of spring term) has a one-time opportunity to restore the scholarship.