Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Florida high school graduates may receive funding from one of the following lottery-funded scholarship programs from the state. Students must enroll in an eligible Florida post-secondary educational institution within three years of high school graduation. 

• Florida Academic Scholars
• Florida Medallion Scholars

Students should work with their high school counselor to fulfill the requirements necessary to receive a Bright Futures scholarship. Initial awards are made by the Florida Department of Education. UT will predict eligibility for the Bright Futures awards based on an applicant's high school GPA at the time of admission. The state notifies schools of students' eligibility for these awards around July 1 each year. For additional information, visit www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.

Bright Futures award amounts are determined by the number of credits for which a student is enrolled each term. As a result, awards may vary from one term to the next. The per credit hour award amounts for each program may change annually based on funding allocated by the state.

Students who drop classes during a term are required to repay any unearned Bright Futures funds to UT to be eligible for the award in the next academic term. The Financial Aid Office will send updated award notices to affected students as changes occur.