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Application Requirements
How and When Do I Apply?
What are the Academic Requirements?
What is the Academic Top Scholars Award?
What Courses are used to Calculate the Bright Futures GPA?
     (Includes information on Foreign Language, Community Service Hours and Personal Fitness Requirements)
How are Courses Weighted?
Why Apply If I Do Not Plan to Attend College in Florida?

What if I am:
an Early Admission Student?
a Home Education Student?
a Florida Resident Graduating from a High School Outside of Florida?
a GED Student?
an IB student?

Requirements to Receive Funds

After You Apply
How Can I Check on the Status of My Award?
How and When Will I Be Notified of My Eligibility?
Now That I've Received My Award Letter, What's Next?
What is the Award Amount?
Can I Receive Funding for Summer Terms?
How Long Can I Use the Scholarship?
How Do I Transfer My Scholarship Between Postsecondary Institutions?

What Other Florida Programs Are Available?
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Student Financial Aid Database

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