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FACTS.ORG

FACTS.ORG. A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE DEVELOPED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HELP GUIDE YOUR STUDENT FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS. Question: I don't know what I want to study?.

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  1. FACTS.ORG A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE DEVELOPED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HELP GUIDE YOUR STUDENT FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE

  2. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  3. Question: I don't know what I want to study? • Facts.org has a link to “Florida Choices”. Through Choices a student can complete an interest inventory that will indicate careers and fields of interest.

  4. Question: I know what I want to study, but I do not know which colleges offer my degree? • Facts.org allows you to modify searches by type of school (public or private), program of study, regions of Florida and even type of campus.

  5. Question: I intend on taking the weekend and looking at lots of colleges online. What is the easiest way to find them? • Facts.org offers links to all of the Florida Public and Private Schools.

  6. Question: I know where I want to go to school, but I'm afraid I won't get in. • Facts.org offers a matrix that includes every Florida state university. The matrix indicates what the average ACT, SAT and high school GPA are for the students that have been admitted. It also offers a list of Florida Private Colleges and their admission rates.

  7. Question: What if I do not understand the different types of degrees? • Facts.org explains the difference between technical degrees, associates degrees, undergraduate and graduate degrees.

  8. Question: What tests do I need to take to get into college? • Facts.org offers direct links to ACT, SAT and general information regarding the CPT (community colleges) and the TABE (vocational schools).

  9. Question: In high school I had a 504 or an IEP, will a college help me too? • Facts.org lists multiple tips for students and parents to consider. In addition they provide links to different agencies that may be able to assist you.

  10. Question: I'm confused about how much Bright Futures will pay and what the requirements are for the different scholarships? • Facts.org offers a link to the Bright Futures website and brings you directly to the section where frequently asked questions can be answered.

  11. FFAA (FLORIDA FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION)Commonly referred to as the "Bright Futures" Application

  12. How is GBHS going to help your student? The FFAA application becomes available December 1 of your child’s senior year. The Guidance Department will meet with each of the social studies classes in the computer lab to complete the application process. In the event your child does not have a social studies class, he/she will be given an instruction sheet or seen individually as needed.

  13. Question: Why complete the application when my child will not qualify for Bright Futures? The FFAA is not only the application for Bright Futures, but also an application for the following Grants and Scholarships.

  14. Access to Better Learning and Education Grant ProgramCost of Attendance and Adult Norm-Referenced Disability TestingCritical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramCritical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement ProgramFederal Academic Competitiveness Grant and The National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent GrantFirst Generation Matching Grant ProgramFlorida Bright Futures Scholarship ProgramFlorida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant ProgramFlorida Resident Access Grant ProgramFlorida Student Assistance Grant ProgramFlorida Work Experience ProgramJosé Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant FundMary McLeod Bethune Scholarship ProgramRobert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship ProgramRosewood Family Scholarship ProgramScholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Service membersTalented Twenty Program

  15. Question: My child is planning on going to school in another state; therefore why should he/she apply to Bright Futures? YES!!!!!!!Once a student has received the initial notification they have up to three years from their date of graduation to use the scholarship. As plans can easily change, having Bright Futures as a back up plan can be beneficial.

  16. The Guidance Department of Gulf Breeze High School is always available to help you and your child.EXPECT EXCELLENCE

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