/tags/bright-futures bright futures en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:15:08 GMT /news/2022-06-28/gov-desantis-expands-eligibility-for-bright-futures-scholarships Governor Ron DeSantis was at the Hillsborough Community College campus in Ybor City Monday to sign a bill that expands eligibility requirements for the state's Bright Futures scholarship. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:15:08 GMT /news/2022-06-28/gov-desantis-expands-eligibility-for-bright-futures-scholarships Associated Press /local-news/2021-04-19/bright-futures-textbook-stipend-targeted House Higher Education Appropriations Chairman Rene Plasencia, R-Orlando, told reporters the stipend was “subsidizing textbook companies.” Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:45:34 GMT /local-news/2021-04-19/bright-futures-textbook-stipend-targeted News Service of Florida /2021-04-06/the-fate-of-floridas-bright-futures-for-profit-colleges-and-ransomware-attack-on-schools The uncertain future of the Bright Futures program and an investigation into how for-profit colleges are putting Florida students into debt. Plus, the University of Miami and Broward Schools have been victims of cyber attacks — we discussed how to protect that information from hackers. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:25:21 GMT /2021-04-06/the-fate-of-floridas-bright-futures-for-profit-colleges-and-ransomware-attack-on-schools Suria Rimer, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-03-31/class-of-covid-19-the-uncertain-future-of-bright-futures When lawmakers have slashed Florida's Bright Futures scholarship during past difficult budget cycles, Black and Latino students lost out the most. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:14 GMT /news/2021-03-31/class-of-covid-19-the-uncertain-future-of-bright-futures Jessica Bakeman /news/2021-03-24/baxleys-bright-futures-scholarship-bill-gets-watered-down-again A plan to revamp the state’s Bright Futures program is being further watered down amid opposition from parents and students. The original version of the proposal would have tied the higher education tuition scholarship to whether a student’s major leads to a job. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:43:45 GMT /news/2021-03-24/baxleys-bright-futures-scholarship-bill-gets-watered-down-again Lynn Hatter /news/2021-03-16/florida-bright-futures-revamp-clears-first-hurdle An amendment adopted by the committee changed the proposal from completely cutting Bright Futures aid for certain majors to reducing the scholarship amounts awarded to students. The majors at risk of reduced scholarships would be on lists of degrees deemed by higher education governing boards as not leading to employment. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:22:33 GMT /news/2021-03-16/florida-bright-futures-revamp-clears-first-hurdle Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /news/2021-03-15/florida-bright-futures-proposal-to-see-changes The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday is expected to consider an amendment that would make significant changes to the bill. Under the amendment filed by Baxley, Bright Futures scholarships would be “reduced,” not nixed, for students who don’t choose an academic discipline deemed promising for job prospects. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:16:48 GMT /news/2021-03-15/florida-bright-futures-proposal-to-see-changes Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /news/2021-03-09/florida-bright-futures-scholarship-revamp-put-on-hold A controversial Senate proposal that would cut state-backed Bright Futures scholarships for students in degree programs that don’t “lead directly to employment” has been put on hold and is expected to undergo changes. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:06:17 GMT /news/2021-03-09/florida-bright-futures-scholarship-revamp-put-on-hold Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /news/2018-08-05/florida-college-students-enrolling-for-fall-classes-get-boost-from-bright-futures-changes Florida "medallion scholars" will be among the biggest beneficiaries this academic year of the state's efforts to expand financial aid for university and… Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:33:31 GMT /news/2018-08-05/florida-college-students-enrolling-for-fall-classes-get-boost-from-bright-futures-changes News Service of Florida /education/2018-01-15/state-senate-says-yes-to-more-help-for-college-students Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:46:09 GMT /education/2018-01-15/state-senate-says-yes-to-more-help-for-college-students The Associated Press