Even if you’re not planning to attend a Florida college The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship application is now available online. The Bright Futures Scholarship program rewards Florida high school graduates for academic achievement. All Florida seniors who meet the requirements should complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 in order…
The Florida Senate recently voted unanimously to expand the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, a statewide scholarship program for Florida college students. SB 4 will expand the amount of financial aid and scholarship money Florida students could receive under the program. The proposed changes could cut the tuition bills of nearly 100,000 students this year. All…
What is an academic merit scholarship? Merit scholarships are scholarships awarded for achievement and are not financial need–based. They can be awarded on the basis of academic, athletic, artistic, or special interest merit. Academic merit scholarships are typically awarded by a college’s admissions office and are based on the key characteristics admissions officers look at:…
Don’t fall for a scholarship or “conference” scam. Scam organizations can get your name based on PSAT contact information that was shared or other college-oriented companies with whom you may have shared information. If you receive something in the mail offering you a scholarship or says you’ve been chosen to attend a seminar or program,…
Want free money for college? Apply for scholarships. You’ll be helping yourself and your parents. There are thousands of scholarships. Most interestingly, each scholarship is looking for different things from students. So if your grades aren’t the best, there are still scholarships for you. Scholarships are specified for students based on grade, ethnicity, religion, personalities,…