Effective Fall 2009
The Florida Legislature made the following changes to the state statute regarding Bright Futures Scholarships:
- The awards will no longer cover 100% tuition and fees. Students will now receive a flat fee per credit hour.
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Academic Scholars in A.A.S., A.S., A.A.
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$78 per credit or clock-hour equivalent
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Academic Scholars
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No longer receive funds for books/other expenses
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Medallion Scholars in A.A.S., A.S., A.A.
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$78 per credit or clock-hour equivalent
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Medallion Scholars in other programs
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$59 per credit or clock-hour equivalent
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Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
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$59 per credit or clock-hour equivalent
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B.A.S. Student Award
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$65 per credit hour
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Note: After a student's award has been posted by PBCC, it is very important that all Bright Futures recipients print their class schedules. If there is a fee balance due, the fee amount must be paid on or before the payment due date to prevent the classes from being dropped (delete) from the student's schedule.
- Withdrawal of classes
Bright Futures scholarship recipients will now be required to reimburse the College for the award amount received for any courses withdrawn after the add/drop period. Therefore, before withdrawing from any classes, it is very important that students check with an advisor and/or financial aid to see how it will affect their Bright Futures award.
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