State-wide

Florida Bright Futures — Academic Scholars (FAS)

Award

Varies

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

106 days remaining

Overview

Top tier of Bright Futures. Covers 100% of tuition and applicable fees at Florida public colleges/universities, plus a stipend for textbooks. Lottery-funded.

Who qualifies

Florida high school graduate; standard FL high school diploma; minimum 3.5 weighted GPA; SAT 1330+ or ACT 29+ (composite); 100 community service hours; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by Aug 31 of graduation year.

Topics

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View the official application process

Florida state aid is typically applied for via the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) and/or FAFSA. The page explains the full process and deadlines.

Last verified May 8, 2026 · source: florida_state