Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
A merit scholarship that pays much or all of tuition at Florida colleges for students who meet grade, test and service-hour requirements.
Apply on the official site ↗Goes to FloridaStudentFinancialAidSG.org. Applying is free.
Who generally qualifies
Florida high school graduates who meet the GPA, test score and volunteer or work hour requirements.
Exact income limits and rules are set by Florida Department of Education and can change. Check the official site for current details.
How to apply
- Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application before high school graduation.
- Meet the requirements by graduation.
What to have ready
- Florida Financial Aid Application
- High school transcript and test scores
Common questions
- Does it cost anything to apply?
- No. Applying through the official site is free. Be wary of anyone who charges a fee to apply for you.
- Do I have to pay it back?
- No. This is free money that does not need to be paid back, as long as the information you give is accurate.
- Who decides if I qualify?
- Florida Department of Education makes the final decision. This page explains the program in general terms only.
- Where can I find current income limits and amounts?
- Income limits, benefit amounts and deadlines change, so check FloridaStudentFinancialAidSG.org for the latest details.
Added October 21, 2026. BenefitSearch is not affiliated with Florida Department of Education.