2. State Universities Florida offers you 11 public universities many with branch campuses and centers throughout the state. State University System Admission Requirements To qualify to enter one of Florida’s public universities, a student must meet the following minimum requirements: Earn a high school standard diploma Have a 2.5 GPA in high school academic core courses Receive minimum admission test scores (SAT: Reading 460 / Math 460 / Writing 440 or ACT: Reading 19 / Math 19 / English with Writing 18) OR Qualify for the Talented 20 program (be in top 20% of class) OR Be selected through a “student profile assessment” that considers other special factors (e.g., special talents, accomplishments, etc.) www.flvc.org

3. Mid-range scores for freshman at Florida Universities 2012-13 State UniversityCollege Prep GPASAT RangeACT Range FAMU3.00-3.491200-150017-20 FAU3.23-3.841530-173022-26 FGCU3.06-3.721440-160020-24 FIU3.4-4.11630-181024-27 FSU3.7-4.21760-198026-30 NCF3.72-4.291840-209027-31 UCF3.5-4.21730-191025-29 UF4.1 – 4.41830-209028-32 UNF3.46 – 4.161670-186023-27 USF3.64 – 4.211680-190025-29 UWF3.0 – 3.81390-164020-25

4. ACT vs. SAT SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary than the ACT. The ACT has a science section. ACT is more curriculum-based, SAT is based more on general reasoning and problem-solving skills SAT is a little longer. You should take them as early and as often as reasonable. You may qualify for a fee waiver.

5. Comparison of tuition at Florida colleges College30 hours (2 semesters)Per hour UF$ 6142.80204.76 FSU$6402.70213.42 FAMU$5774.80192.49 USF (Tampa)$6334.40211.14 FAU$6140.00204.66 UWF$6238.50207.95 UCF$6246.90208.23 FIU$6414.06213.80 UNF$6234.90207.83 FGCU$6068.40202.28 NCF$5652.60188.42 AVG$6069202.00

6. Other costs An academic year at UF will cost about $20,000. This includes tuition ($6143) and housing ($5230), plus expenses for food, books, activities. Many scholarships are available. If you are planning to attend any university, you should apply for a Bright Futures scholarship

7. Financial aid https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf /nm4c_brochure.pdf https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf /nm4c_brochure.pdf http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/

8. Bright Futures Scholarship https://www.floridastudentfinancial aidsg.org/pdf/bf_brochure.pdf

9. Bright Future scholarship information RequirementsFlorida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) Community Service 100 hours75 hours30 hours SAT1280 (reading & math only) 1020 (reading & math only) 440 reading /440 math or ACT282217E/18R/19M GPA3.53.03.0 (3.5 in 3 tech. ed. classes in a voc. Program) Award amt. 4yr.$103/semester hour $77/semester hour 2yr. college$63/semester hour$48/semester hour career/tech$52$39$39/48

10. College Assistance Program Miami Beach Senior High School website : http://miamibeachhigh.schoolwires.com//Domain/33

11. Miami-Dade College This can be a stepping-stone to a four year college. Tuition is much less than a University. You can earn an Associate in Arts degree and then go on to finish your Bachelors at a four-year college. MDC also has an honors college for high-performing students. They will then help you to get accepted to a University to complete your degree. Bridge program (Honors College) – with UM – money for research in science at UM. Honors College Fellows Award –free tuition Transfer is easy after completing the Associate’s Degree

12. Scholarship Info http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=11772 POSSE scholarship http://www.possefoundation.org/http://www.possefoundation.org/ Various school scholarships to apply for during senior year South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (SFEFCU)scholarship for account holders and their children http://www.questbridge.org/ Scholarships to top colleges for low income students http://www.questbridge.org/ Scholarships

13. Match the School Location Universities UF FGCU FAMU USF FAU UWF UCF FIU UNF 1.Gainesville 2.Miami 3.Tampa 4.Tallahassee 5.Jacksonville 6.Orlando 7.Pensacola 8.Fort Myers 9.Boca Raton Answers 1.UF 2.FIU 3.USF 4.FAMU 5.UNF 6.UCF 7.UWF 8.FGCU 9.FAU

14. Match the Mascot UNF UF USF FAMU 1212 3434 Answers 1.UF 2.USF 3.FAMU 4.UNF

15. Match the Mascot 2 FAU UCF FIU FGCU 1