Bright Futures plus Presidential award at UF

I am already set to receive top level bright futures. How would also getting UF’s presidential scholarships affect this? I know some schools will put any left over funds into your account. I have a friend at FGCU who is paid the money for her scholarship room and board since she lives at home. If I get the Presidential scholarship will I still get the full amount after bright futures? Am I able to put this towards whatever I’d like after I pay for classes, books, etc.?

I’m in the same situation, you get to keep everything you’ve earned scholarship wise. I use the extra money for rent and have actually invested some of it as well.

I think the question is whether the scholarships are stackable. My daughter gets bright future money which is basically cash in her account because we have florida prepaid. Others on here are more knowledgeable but I believe that you will receive both amounts and then can choose to use it however you wish. If you defer payment of your tuition, for example, then that money will be deducted from your overall award and the remainder will be sent to you.