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Bright Futures – Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) Awards at Florida Public Community Colleges….
According to a recent article in the News Journal, students have the option of attending a community college and have 100% of their tuition paid….previously it was on 75% paid….
Florida Bright Futures Frequently asked questions about recent changes to the awards program.
1. Why has the award amount changed for FMS who attend Florida public community colleges?
The 2006 Florida Legislature amended section 1009.535, Florida Statute; beginning fall 2006, Florida Medallion Scholars who choose to attend a Florida public community college may receive an award of 100% of their tuition and fees for college credit courses leading toward an associate degree.
2. Are certificate or diploma programs allowable under the 100% FMS award?
No, the 100% FMS award covers college credit courses leading toward an associate degree.
3. Does the 100% FMS award include the $300 per term allowance for college-related expenses?
No, only the Florida Academic Scholars award permits the $300 per term allowance for college-related expenses.
4. Does the 100% FMS award include lab fees?
Yes, the 100% FMS award includes lab fees up to $300 per semester.
5. Does this new funding amount apply to FMS renewal students?
Yes, FMS renewal students who attend a Florida public community college and who are taking college courses leading toward an associate degree may receive 100% of tuition and fees beginning fall 2006.
6. Are Gold Seal Vocational Students who renew as FMS eligible to receive 100% of their tuition and fees?
Yes, students who as of fall 2006 are FMS eligible students and attend a Florida public community college and are taking college courses leading toward an associate degree may receive 100% of tuition and fees beginning fall 2006.
7. Are Florida Academic Scholars who renew as FMS eligible to receive 100% of their tuition and fees?
Yes, students who as of fall 2006 are FMS eligible students and attend a Florida public community college and are taking college courses leading toward an associate degree may receive 100% of tuition and fees beginning fall 2006.
8. Which Florida public community colleges are eligible for this program?
The 28 Florida community colleges and their branch campuses or centers are eligible. Please see the Division of Community Colleges homepage for additional information, www.fldoe.org
9. Are community college students who have earned an associate degree and are working on baccalaureate prerequisites eligible to receive the FMS 100%?
A student must be classified at a Florida community college as an associate degree-seeking student to receive the 100% funding.