Financial Aid & Scholarships

Question 1

OSFA

Answer 1

Office of Student Financial Assistance

part of FLDOE

Question 2

FFAA

Answer 2

Florida Financial Aid Application

Additional application that must be submitted to OSFA in order to apply for state scholarship and grant programs

Question 3

Bright Futures

Answer 3

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

state lottery-funded scholarships

2 types: FAS & FMS

Question 4

FAS

Answer 4

Florida Academic Scholars
• Bright Futures

3.5 weighted Bright Futures GPA

29 ACT / 1340 SAT

100 volunteer OR work hours

COVERS 100% OF TUITION AND APPLICABLE FEES

Question 5

FMS

Answer 5

Florida Medallion Scholars
• Bright Futures

3.0 weight Bright Futures GPA

25 ACT / 1210 SAT

75 volunteer hrs OR 100 work hrs

COVERS 75% OF TUITION & APPLICABLE FEES -OR- 100% TUITION FOR AN ASSOCIATE’S (within Florida College System)

Question 6

First-Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) Program

Answer 6

need-based grant

substantial financial need & both parents have not earned a degree (or just one parent, if the student regularly resides with & received support from just the one parent)