Florida Bright Futures: Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
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- Award
- Published 2026-27 funding covers 75% of tuition and specified mandatory fees at Florida public institutions, with comparable private-institution funding. FMS covers 100% for associate-degree programmes at Florida College System institutions. Normally up to five years from graduation and 120 semester hours, with approved extended-hour/deferment exceptions. Institutional disbursement after drop/add; renewal requires 2.75 unrounded/unweighted cumulative college GPA and earned hours appropriate to funded load. 2027-28 funding amounts are not yet published.
- Timeline
- Oct 1, 2026For 2027 graduates, submit FFAA through August 31, 2027. Qualifying tests must be taken by August 31, 2027
- Dec 31Other requirements by graduation. Mid-year graduates seeking immediate spring funding must apply by of their senior year and test by January 31. Time zone/time not stated.
- How to apply
- Submit Florida Financial Aid Application, then track OSFA award status and keep institution information current. School supplies official transcript; arrange official ACT/CLT/SAT reporting and signed service/work documentation. Nontraditional applicants must arrange official transcripts and any required home-school/GED/out-of-state documentation. No annual FFAA for continued renewal.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Who can apply
- Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; standard Florida diploma/equivalent or eligible nontraditional route. Standard FMS path requires 16 specified college-preparatory credits, 3.00 weighted Bright Futures GPA, and ACT 24, CLT 82 or SAT 1190 for 2026-27 graduates seeking fall 2027 funding. Complete 75 volunteer hours, 100 paid-work hours, or 100 combined hours. National Merit, AICE and IB recognition have alternative routes; AP Capstone Diploma can qualify for FAS. Enrol in an eligible Florida degree/certificate programme, normally at least six non-remedial credits per term. Felony restriction with clemency exception applies.
- Good to know
- Standard GPA and test thresholds have merit-recognition exceptions, so no universal GPA filter is applied. Non-Florida high-school route requires Florida-resident parent/guardian military or public-service assignment away from Florida, including specified recent retirees. Dropped/withdrawn courses after drop/add normally require repayment before renewal; documented emergency appeals and limited restoration are available. Requirements/funding may change with legislation.
- Details
- Score minimumPermanent residents eligible