Higher education is the key to unlocking your future. Florida state programs can help you navigate the opportunities ahead. Learn about Bright Futures, Talented Twenty, additional sources of student financial aid, and other college-planning resources.
Savings plans
Learn how to finance higher education with:
State financial aid programs
Florida offers a variety of financial aid programs such as grants, scholarships, and other awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school.
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida.
- Talented Twenty Program provides eligible students guaranteed admission to one of 11 state universities in Florida.
- Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) program offers aid to eligible students.
- Other Florida scholarship and grant programs.
To qualify for federal and other sources of financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. To ensure priority consideration for Florida state scholarships and grants, your FAFSA must be submitted online or postmarked by May 15.
Special programs
- Florida Minority Teacher Education Scholarship for minority students wanting to become teachers in Florida's public school system.
- Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students (FACTS) helps you evaluate and plan your high school progress to prepare you to enter the workforce or enroll in college.
Benefits for veterans
- Florida Department of Veterans Affair: Veterans Education
- Scholarships for children and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and service members
- Institutions with approved programs for veterans to receive education benefits
- The Florida Troops To Teachers (TTT) helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools.
Publications
Florida higher education agencies
Florida higher education institutions
- Explore your options at Florida public universities.
- Find a Florida public community college near you.
- View a list of independent Florida colleges and universities.
- Adults returning to school can explore continuing education opportunities.
- Learn about distance learning opportunities in Florida.
- Investigate Florida law schools.
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