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Florida Bright Futures Scholarships

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, funded by the Florida Lottery, rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida.

Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, please be aware of the following changes:

Bright Futures recipients will receive a fixed cost per credit hour
- Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) will receive $78 per credit hour
- Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) will receive $78 per credit hour, for students seeking AA/AS degrees
- Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) will receive $59 per credit hour, for students seeking certificate degrees
- Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar (GSV) will receive $59 per credit hour
Florida Academic Scholars Expense Allowance is no longer available
- The FAS college-related expense allowance (books) is no longer available
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars remain GSV
- The Legislature removed the provision which allowed GSV recipients to renew as Florida Medallion Scholars
Students will be required to repay the cost of any course withdrawn after the drop/add period
- Repayment to PHCC for the cost of withdrawn courses is required to renew a Bright Futures award for a subsequent academic year
- Students may request a Bright Futures exception appeal with supporting documentation for emergencies beyond their control.
  - If the appeal is granted, students will be required to meet the renewal criteria, which may require class attendance during the following summer term.
Renewal criteria
- Bright Futures recipients are required to meet new minimum credit hour requirements to renew their award each year.
  - Full-time enrollment per term (at least 12 credit hours) students must earn 12 credit hours per term
  - Three-quarter time enrollment per term (9-11 credit hours) students must earn 9 credit hours per term
  - Half-time enrollment per term (6-8 credit hours) students must earn 6 credit hours per term
Restoration
- Students who do not meet the minimum renewal credit hours may restore their eligibility by completing the necessary credit hours needed in the following summer term.
Appeals
- The deadline for submitting Bright Futures appeals is August 15 each academic year.

Helpful hints

Become familiar with each individual Bright Futures scholarship eligibility requirement. More Bright Futures information is provided on their website.
After receiving the scholarship, do not withdraw, audit, or accept an incomplete grade for any class without first checking with the financial aid office.
Maintain the appropriate cumulative GPA.
Students who expect an award but do not receive an Award Letter within 30 days from the term’s drop/add date should contact the financial aid office.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The financial aid office is here to help.

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Application process Eligibility requirements Financial aid calendar Financial aid contacts Financial aid FAQ Scholarships Student Aid Report (SAR) Web links PHCC federal aid school code: 010652 Please direct updates for and questions and comments about this page to the webmaster. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter	Home >> Financial aid >> Florida Bright Futures Scholarships Florida Bright Futures Scholarships The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, funded by the Florida Lottery, rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida. Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, please be aware of the following changes: Bright Futures recipients will receive a fixed cost per credit hour Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) will receive $78 per credit hour Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) will receive $78 per credit hour, for students seeking AA/AS degrees Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) will receive $59 per credit hour, for students seeking certificate degrees Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar (GSV) will receive $59 per credit hour Florida Academic Scholars Expense Allowance is no longer available The FAS college-related expense allowance (books) is no longer available Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars remain GSV The Legislature removed the provision which allowed GSV recipients to renew as Florida Medallion Scholars Students will be required to repay the cost of any course withdrawn after the drop/add period Repayment to PHCC for the cost of withdrawn courses is required to renew a Bright Futures award for a subsequent academic year Students may request a Bright Futures exception appeal with supporting documentation for emergencies beyond their control. If the appeal is granted, students will be required to meet the renewal criteria, which may require class attendance during the following summer term. Renewal criteria Bright Futures recipients are required to meet new minimum credit hour requirements to renew their award each year. Full-time enrollment per term (at least 12 credit hours) students must earn 12 credit hours per term Three-quarter time enrollment per term (9-11 credit hours) students must earn 9 credit hours per term Half-time enrollment per term (6-8 credit hours) students must earn 6 credit hours per term Restoration Students who do not meet the minimum renewal credit hours may restore their eligibility by completing the necessary credit hours needed in the following summer term. Appeals The deadline for submitting Bright Futures appeals is August 15 each academic year. Helpful hints Become familiar with each individual Bright Futures scholarship eligibility requirement. More Bright Futures information is provided on their website. After receiving the scholarship, do not withdraw, audit, or accept an incomplete grade for any class without first checking with the financial aid office. Maintain the appropriate cumulative GPA. Students who expect an award but do not receive an Award Letter within 30 days from the term’s drop/add date should contact the financial aid office. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The financial aid office is here to help.