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Students must APPLY for the scholarship by submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31, 2027. If a student does not apply for the scholarship by the deadline, a student cannot receive the scholarship!  \nThe Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) strongly encourages students to complete the FFAA as soon as possible even if eligibility requirements have not yet been satisfied or if a student chooses to attend an out-of-state postsecondary institution. 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