Does the ACT count for Bright Futures?

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.

What does 75 Bright Futures cover?

Florida Medallion Scholars will receive 75% of tuition and applicable fees in Fall and Spring. 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.

How does Bright Futures get my SAT scores?

You can submit your ACT/SAT scores for Bright Futures consideration when you register for the exams. At registration, request that your scores be sent to one of Florida's 12 state universities, public community colleges, or public high schools.

What does Bright Futures not cover?

Additional costs assessed to courses such as material and supply fees, electronic and physical book subscriptions, or online course fees are not covered by the program.

What ACT score is needed for Bright Futures?

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.

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What does 100% Bright Futures cover?

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.

Does Florida Bright Futures use ACT Superscore?

Bright Futures uses students' SAT superscores. Your best math section score and your best reading/writing section score will be added together. Bright Futures uses students' ACT composite scores calculated from their best section scores across the four subject areas from any test sitting.

What's the highest ACT score you can get?

The highest possible score on the ACT is 36. The current average ACT score is 19.5. A "good" ACT score depends on the colleges and universities you are considering.

Is the ACT easier than SAT?

The SAT is not harder than the ACT. Both tests vary slightly in terms of subjects covered and structure. These variations can affect each test-taker differently, making one exam more challenging than the other. Taking full-length practice tests of each type can help you determine which may be best suited for you.

What GPA loses Bright Futures?

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) with a 2.75-2.99 GPA at the end of the renewal period will renew as Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS). If the GPA is improved above a 3.0 in a subsequent renewal period, the student will restore as an FAS, using the one-time restoration opportunity.

Do you lose Bright Futures if you fail a class?

In order for the credit hours to be counted as “Earned Hours”, the Bright Futures Scholarship requires the student to earn successful grades for all credit hours funded by the program. Successful grades are: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C- and D+, D, D-. *NOTE: Grades of I, NC, U and F do not result in earned credit hours.

How much does Florida Bright Futures pay?

The Bright Futures scholarship will cover up to one semester of graduate coursework, but will pay at the undergraduate rate of $213.55 per credit hour.

Does Bright Futures only cover 4 years?

Students may receive funding for up to five years from high school graduation for a maximum of 120 semester hours toward the completion of the first baccalaureate degree.

How is Bright Futures calculated?

Florida Bright Futures awards are not considered definite until the state has notified UCF of students' official eligibility. The initial amount is based on enrollment in 14 credit hours and will be adjusted to reflect your actual hours of enrollment each semester once the Drop/Swap and Add period has ended.

Is Florida Bright Futures income based?

Parents do NOT have to qualify based on income — Bright Futures is awarded strictly on the student's "merit," rewarding their hard work.

Is 14 a bad ACT score?

Each section has a test score range of 1-36: Below Average Score Range: 1-16. Average Score Range: 17-24. Above Average Score Range: 25-36.

Is a 21 on the ACT bad?

Is a 21 ACT Score (50th Percentile) Good? A 21 ACT score is a little bit better than the average score of 20.8. Because of this, a 21 is a commonly accepted score at many schools, but it may not make you competitive at selective schools.

Is 27 a decent ACT score?

A 27 ACT score puts you a good deal about the national average (20.8) and makes you eligible for acceptance at a vast majority of schools. It also makes you competitive at some selective institutions, as well as eligible for merit aid! Considering those things, it's easy to say that a 27 ACT score is good.

Is fafsa required for Bright Futures?

All Bright Futures applicants who have a Social Security number are required to complete a FAFSA form, which is the federal government's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA is updating the 2024-2025 application, and it is scheduled to be available in December.

Is Bright Futures weighted GPA?

It uses the weighted GPA, but calculated according to their special rules. So most likely it's not going to be the number you have in your high school transcript. For example, our high school in Florida uses +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP courses, but Bright Futures counts both as +0.5 for a full-year course.

Do private schools in Florida accept Bright Futures?

Please see your SAS counselor if you have any questions or problems completing this application! The Bright Futures Scholarship can be used at any institution of higher learning in the state of Florida. Private schools too!

Does Bright Futures give you leftover money?

If there is an overage of payment (with the combination of Bright Futures/Financial Aid and Prepaid) you will receive any excess funding in the form of a refund.

Does Bright Futures cover over 120 credits?

Students enrolled in academic programs that require more than 120 hours to complete can appeal for additional Bright Futures funding.

Can I use my Bright Futures Scholarship out of state?

Apply whether or not you currently have the test scores, community service hours, GPA/HPA required by Bright Futures. Also, apply even if you are going to an out of state college or university.