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Tag: Bright Futures Scholarship
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Florida May Restore College Aid Lost During Great Recession
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nearly a decade after the Great Recession, Florida may finally restore one of its main programs that aids students headed to college. The state Legislature late Monday approved an overhaul of the state’s higher education system that is intended to lift schools in the Sunshine State into the ranks of elite counterparts. […]
May 9, 2017
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Florida Governor Pushes Again to Cut College Costs for Students
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Rick Scott is renewing his push to eliminate sales taxes charged on college textbooks. Scott said Tuesday he would ask state legislators to enact proposals aimed at helping students graduate from college within four years. Legislators will consider the proposals during their session that starts in March. Scott has been […]
January 10, 2017
News Roundup
Florida Universities May Push for Summer Scholarships
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ― Florida’s state university system may ask legislators to expand the state’s popular Bright Futures scholarship program to cover summer courses. The Board of Governors plans to discuss this week whether to ask the Florida Legislature to set aside nearly $50 million so eligible students can use the scholarship for classes taken during […]
September 19, 2016
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Enrollment Numbers Early Sign of Success for Colleges
Early enrollment numbers emerging on college campuses around the nation are a signal that the 2016-17 school year is helping institutions around the country achieve new goals.
September 5, 2016
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