Bright Futures Student Handbook（明亮的期货学生手册）.pdf

2017-18 Bright Futures Student Handbook Chapter 1: Initial Eligibility Requirements Office of Student Financial Assistance Florida Department of Education 7/1/2017 Chapter 1: Initial Eligibility Requirements Table of Contents Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) 2 General Requirements 2 Specific Requirements for the Scholarships 3 Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) 3 Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) 3 Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) 6 Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC) – New for 2016-17 High School Graduates 7 Non-Traditional Students 8 Students Participating in a Home Education (HE) Program 8 General Educational Development (GED) Students 9 Out-of-State (OOS) Students 10 Mid-Year Graduates 11 Sending Electronic Transcripts 11 Notification of Eligibility 12 Deferment of the Scholarship 12 Website Addresses 13 OSFA Mailing Address 14 The Bright Futures Scholarship Program is governed by the following statutes and rule. Florida Statutes s. 1009.53 – s. 1009.538 State Board of Education Rule 6A-20.028 These eligibility requirements are subject to change with each legislative session. Bright Futures Student Handbook: Chapter 1 1 | P a g e Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) Students must APPLY for the scholarship by submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation. If a student does not apply for the scholarship by the deadline, a s