<p>I filled out the online application the second day it was available, and I signed the transcript release at my private school soon after. I went today to check to see if there was any update and they had told me that I had qualified. However, there has been no update on the ISIS page on UF under financial aid. There also hasn't been any change in the status on the actual bright futures website. </p>
<p>I don't know if there is just a time delay when bright futures deals with private schools because they don't do it electronically. </p>
<p>If anyone could give their input from prior knowledge or experience it would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Disregard my prior post. I just found the information on the award on the financial aid section of ISIS. However, I've yet to receive the email from bright futures directly. </p>
<p>Can someone please paste the information contained in the email?</p>
<p>Dear Mr.:
Congratulations! You have met academic eligibility for the award(s) listed below under the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program for the 2008-09 academic year. Because you may receive funding for only one award, the highest award (indicated by an asterisk) has been selected for you. This award is based on your coursework and Bright Futures grade point average from the first half of your senior year and test scores reported through January 31. Your award status may be improved after you complete your last term in high school and your high school submits your final transcript for evaluation. If you are then eligible for a higher award, you will be notified. If you believe your scholarship eligibility status is not correct, please contact your high school guidance counselor immediately.</p>
<ul>
<li> Florida Academic Scholars award
Florida Medallion Scholars award</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to academic eligibility, you must graduate from a Florida public or Florida Department of Education (FDOE)-registered private high school, be a Florida resident, and be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. You must also enroll in a minimum of six hours per term in a program of study at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution to receive funding. Your financial aid officer must verify these requirements before funding. If you have questions regarding your residency or citizenship status, enrollment, or award amount, please contact a financial aid officer at the eligible Florida postsecondary institution you plan to attend in order to receive funding in a timely manner. </p>
<p>You may view your Florida Bright Futures eligibility status or update your student information using the User ID and PIN issued to you by the Office of Student Financial Assistance in response to your completed Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA).</p>