Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance

Florida Bright Futures: Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)

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Award
Per-credit-hour or clock-hour award for career and technical programs (amount set annually; not stated on the fact sheet)
Deadline
Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation
How to apply
Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA).
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
Who can apply
Florida residents, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, with a weighted 3.0 GPA in non-elective high school courses, a 3.5 unweighted GPA in at least three full Career and Technical Education credits, minimum test scores (ACT Reading 19, English 17, Math 19; or SAT EBRW 490, Math 480; or PERT), and 30 volunteer hours, 100 paid work hours or a 100-hour combination (75 volunteer hours for students entering grade 9 in 2024-25 or later).
Good to know
Usable only for applied technology diploma, technical degree (AAS or AS) or career certificate programs, not AA or bachelor's degrees. A parallel Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award is based on CAPE industry certifications.
Details
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