Florida Bright Futures Scholarship renewal is an automatic
process that occurs at the end of the spring term if you received funding
during the current year. To be eligible, you must earn the cumulative
GPA and required hours indicated below on all college coursework attempted,
including out-of-state coursework (but excluding dual enrollment courses).
Florida Academic Scholars Award
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
Minimum GPA
3.0 *
2.75**
2.75 ***
Hours Per Term Funded (non-remedial)
6 per semester
6 per semester
6 per semester
* Florida Academic Scholars with 2.75-2.99 will renew as
Florida Medallion Scholars.
**Florida Medallion Scholars may NOT renew as Florida Academic Scholars; initial
eligibility requirements for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships must
be met upon high school graduation.
*** Gold Seal Vocational Scholars may renew as Medallion Scholars during summer
renewal.
SUMMER GRADES AND HOURS earned after spring evaluation may be used to
meet scholarship renewal requirements. Contact SFA to submit a grade and
hour update to the Bright Futures Office.
If you do not meet renewal requirements because of an illness or emergency,
submit a written appeal request to SFA. The deadline for an appeal
is 30 days from the date of the ineligibility notice sent to you by the
Bright Futures Office or the deadline set by SFA, whichever is later.
