Will Bright Futures Awards be Increased in 2017?

Currently, the top end Bright Future awards pays out about $3K a year, while tuition at the state universities is about $6K+ a year. If the Florida economy stays stable we may be seeing an increase for the 2017-18 year.

http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/what-to-do-with-1b-boost-negron-3-others-touring-u/nq7RP/

Here’s a report on Sen. Negron’s visit at UF:

http://www.wuft.org/news/2016/04/20/uf-voices-requests-to-new-florida-senate-president-as-part-of-listening-tour/

I know President Fuchs told him $100 million a year would be what it takes…no need to low ball it I guess. :smiley:

Sure would be nice!