Florida Bright Futures

Bright Futures Summer - Questions and Answers

Who is eligible to receive summer funding?

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) may receive summer funding.

How is the Bright Futures summer award amount calculated?

The amount per credit hour is the same as the amounts from fall and spring. The Florida Academic Scholars $300 educational expenses stipend is not available during the summer terms.

Will students still be required to repay summer dropped/withdrawn courses?

Yes. Repayment obligations remain the same regardless of the term funded.

May transient students receive summer funding?

Yes. Degree-seeking students at your institution who attend another institution during summer 2021 may receive funding if their request is approved by the home institution. Florida Bright Futures scholars enrolled in a public post-secondary institution must submit a Transient Student Admission Application, which is located online at FloridaShines.

What sessions are included in the summer term?

All sessions offered by the institution during the summer term will be included.

May graduate students receive summer funding?

Yes. Students who meet graduate funding requirements may use the summer as their one semester of graduate study funding.

May students enrolled less than half time (six credits) be funded?

Florida Bright Futures Scholars enrolled less than half time may only be funded if they are enrolled in the remaining courses to finish their degree.

May students who do not renew for the upcoming academic year still receive summer funding?

Yes. The academic year includes the current summer term.  Any eligible student for 2020-2021 may receive summer funding, provided the student meets all enrollment criteria.

Will a Florida Academic Scholar receive the Academic Top Scholar award during the summer?

No. The summer appropriation only covers the cost of tuition and applicable fees.

Will the summer term be used to evaluate renewal?

No. Renewal will be based on grade and hours submitted for the fall and spring terms on your institution's spring grade and hour report.

Will institutions report grade and hours information for students funded in the summer term?

Yes. Grade and hours information will be reported for all students funded during the summer.

If a student has an opportunity to restore the Bright Futures award, the grades from the summer term may be used to meet restoration requirements.

May students receive other state aid, in addition to Bright Futures, during the summer?

No.