Bright Futures FAS eligibility requirements
Bright Futures FAS is a Florida state aid program, officially called Florida Bright Futures - Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) Award.
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Eligibility
- Must complete 16 high school credits in the required distribution: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Natural Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 World Languages.
- Must earn a weighted GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale, calculated using only the required Bright Futures core courses.
- Must achieve a minimum SAT score of 1330 (Reading/Writing + Math only, no Essay) for the Class of 2026 and Class of 2027 (or the equivalent ACT score).
- Must complete at least 100 hours of community service, documented through the student's high school, by graduation.
- Must submit a complete Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during senior year of high school, between October 1 and August 31 following graduation.
- Must be a Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Award
100% of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public university (a comparable dollar amount is awarded for Florida private universities).
Where these rules come from
This page is ScholarLens's summary of the official rules, and it is the same text the eligibility checker cites when it answers. Rules change between award years, so confirm the details with the program before you apply.
Eligibility summary
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