Higher education is the key to unlocking your future. Florida state programs can help you navigate the opportunities ahead. Bright Futures, Talented 20, additional sources of student financial aid, and other college-planning resources are listed below.

This page offers college-planning resources unique to Florida, including higher education agencies, higher education institutions, savings plans, state financial aid programs, benefits for veterans, publications, and special programs.

Florida Higher Education Agencies

• Florida Department of Education
• University System of Florida
• Florida Association of Community Colleges

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.

Use College Answer's School Search Tool to compare colleges and universities on your list.

Savings Plans
Learn how to finance higher education with:

• Florida Prepaid College Plan
• Florida College Investment Plan

• 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 20 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.

Important: 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.

• 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 Educational Benefits

Publications

• State University System of Florida Facts and Figures
• Florida Leader: The Magazine for Florida Students
• Publications for Florida students, parents, and counselors

Special Programs

• Florida Minority Teacher Education Scholarship to 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.

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