The Florida Legislature has expanded the eligibility for the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) level of the Bright Futures Scholarship Program to include students who earn the AP Capstone Diploma.
Here’s how it works:
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Students must successfully complete the AP Capstone program: pass both AP Seminar and AP Research, plus pass at least four (4) additional AP exams.
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If you complete these, you satisfy the academic-criteria path for the FAS award regardless of SAT/ACT test scores. (You still must meet the other standard Bright Futures eligibility requirements: Florida residency, standard diploma, service/work hours, etc.)
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Be sure to apply for Bright Futures via the Florida Student Financial Aid application and meet all deadlines.
Action steps for students:
- Talk to your counselor about enrolling in AP Capstone (AP Seminar & Research) and planning your four additional AP exams.
- Monitor your AP exam registration and scores.
- Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) and submit by the required deadline.
- Stay in contact with your school counselor to ensure you meet all remaining eligibility criteria (GPA, volunteer/work hours, diploma type).
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