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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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UNF merchandise now sold at local Target stores

Clayton Tinkle | Aug 7, 2012
National retail chain Target has added UNF branded merchandise to its shelves, including an assortment of t-shirts, polos, fleeces and hats. The merchandise can be found in three Target stores, including the St. Johns Town Center, Beach Boulevard and the Jacksonville Beach locations.
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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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Florida senate bill to cut Bright Futures, legislation hopes to save it from burning out

Spinnaker | Mar 30, 2010
The Florida Senate has cleared a bill which would reduce the payout from the Florida Bright Futures scholarship and require more from students initially seeking the scholarship. With state lottery revenue sagging, legislators are looking for ways to preserve Bright Futures without bankrupting it.
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Bright Futures flips its switch; students face new escalating costs next semester

Spinnaker | Jul 24, 2009

In the wake of dwindling Florida Lottery funds, Bright Futures scholars will not be guaranteed the tuition coverage of the past starting this fall. State legislators, influenced by the perishing state...

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