Jason alerted me that the email I got from the FL department of education means $375 for the whole school year, which is two semesters. So each semester the bonus is actually reduced from $225 to $187.50. This is after being reduced from $300 to $225 in the spring of 2008, when the Medallion award was raised from 75% to 100% for community and state colleges.
I was fooled by the email, because it reminded me of this similar email from 2007 November 27:
Dear Mr. Thripp:
Effective January 1, 2008, the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) maximum allowance for college-related expenses
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I just got this email from osfa@fldoe.org, the Florida Department of Education:
Dear Mr. Thripp:
The 2008-09 Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) college-related expense allowance that is specified annually by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act will be $375 for the 2008-09 academic year, prorated by terms and hours.
If you have further questions, please contact the Bright Futures office toll-free at 1-888-827-2004.
Sincerely,
Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Academic Scholars award is the top tier of the Florida BrightFutures scholarships. If you get this award like I do, you know last semester it was dropped to $225 from $300, so it’s good …
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