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Bill to change Bright Futures and Florida Universities passed to Gov. Rick Scott

Carly Kramer Mar 6, 2018

Bright Futures, the Florida scholarship program that rewards incoming college students for academic achievement, is currently undergoing some changes. According to Miami Herald, the House and Senate are...

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Tuition now completely covered for Bright Futures Scholars

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 18, 2017

Students in the highest tier for Bright Futures will now have 100 percent of their tuition paid for and an extra $300 for textbooks starting in the fall. However, this will only last for one year unless...

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Tuition may be completely covered for Bright Futures Academic Scholars

Ronnie Rodgers Jun 14, 2017

  Correction: A previous version of this article said that the bill had been passed, the bill is currently on the governor's desk. Spinnaker takes accuracy very seriously and regrets the error. Starting...

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Hicks Hall where One Stop student financial services is located. Photo courtesy of Chartwells

Bright Futures act could lower test score requirements, include summer and textbook costs

Pierce Turner Mar 10, 2017

Bright Futures requirements could become more merciful if a bill filed by Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith gets passed. The bill, titled the Restore our Bright Futures Act, aims to lower the test scores...

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Opinion: Efforts to get students to graduation may be futile

Cassidy Alexander Apr 13, 2015
Opinion: Policies and regulations intended to help students graduate are not working.
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Governor Rick Scott  made his announcement on the second floor of the UNF Bookstore.Photo by Camille Shaw

Rick Scott: textbook tax cut, Bright Futures expanded

Spinnaker Jan 22, 2015
On UNF's campus on Jan. 22, Scott announced a plan to cut the textbook sales tax and expand Bright Futures into the summer.
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Bright Futures chances dim for future undergraduate students

Spinnaker Nov 11, 2013
High school classes of 2014 will face higher standards to qualify for Bright Futures than earlier classes.
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Bright Futures celebration

Lydia Moneir Sep 10, 2013
Ozzie the Osprey was dancing around the Student Union on Sept. 9 because the Florida Lottery and UNF’s Special Events coordinators co-hosted an event to celebrate and promote Bright Futures.
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Bright Futures requirement to submit FAFSA changed

Noor Ashouri May 30, 2013

In high school Ms. Porubski, told Grechen Fields there was a way to get “free money” for college. The way was FAFSA. But this “free money” did not come at a small cost. Fields spent about...

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State to make further cuts to Bright Futures Scholarship

Spinnaker Mar 31, 2011
Decreasing lottery sales forces state to make tough cuts
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Who’s laughing now, Jacksonville?

Spinnaker Feb 9, 2011
Laugh. Drink. Laugh some more. While our city’s not known for its stand-up comedy, a community of comedians is working to bring in the laughs at bars and diners.
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One small venue, three big bands

Spinnaker Jan 26, 2011
Don’t run from the police. Headliners Tokyo Police Club lead a San Marco show Jan. 29. Find out more about them and the two opening bands.
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