Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC) - Exam score requirements and volunteer/paid hours eligibility

Oct 5, 2026

College Entrance Exams and Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC) eligibility requirements outline how students qualify using separate sub-test scores for single exam types. It specifies allowed retake timelines for ACT/SAT/PERT, score-sending procedures to Florida public colleges via the FDOE repository, and that PERT results appear on official transcripts. A table lists required ACT, SAT, and PERT sub-test scores aligned with State Board Rule 6A-10.0315. It also defines the GSC program funding conditions and minimum initial eligibility: five CAPE industry-certification credit hours plus 30 volunteer hours, 100 paid hours, or a combined total, with additional award credit limits for articulated associate degrees.

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College Entrance Exams

Exam retakes and score submission

Required exam score table

Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours

Eligibility requirements for GSC

Program funding and credit-hour limits

# College Entrance Exams Exam types cannot be combined;a student must qualify based on each sub-test score for a singleexam type.Sub-test scores from different test dates may be used to meet the test requirement.TheACT®/SAT/PERT exams may be taken an unlimited number of times through August 31 of thestudent's graduation year(or through January 31 for mid-year graduates). Students should request that test scores be sent to one of Florida's public colleges or stateuniversities when they register for the ACT®/SATso that test scores will be sent to the FDOErepository.PERT scores are reported on student official high school transcript. | Exam Type | Sub-test | Required Score | | --- | --- | --- | | ACT⑧ | Reading | 19 | | | English | 17 | | | Mathematics | 19 | | SAT® | Reading Test | 24 | | | Writing and Language Test | 25 | | | Math Test | 24 | | PERT
(Only applies to the GSV Scholarship) | Reading | 106 | | | Writing | 103 | | | Mathematics | 114 | Required test scores follow those established by State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315,F.A.C. # Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours Please refer to the Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours section under FAS and FMS onpage 4. Gold Seal CAPE Scholars(GSC) The Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award (GSC)may be funded if a student is enrolled in a careereducation or certificate program.Upon completion of an associate in science degree program thatarticulates to a Bachelor of Science degree,a GSC Scholar may also receive an award for a maximumof 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree program.Upon completion of an associate inapplied science program,a GSC Scholar may also receive an award for a maximum of 60 credit hourstoward a bachelor of applied science degree program. Florida high school students who wish to qualify for the GSC award must meet the following initialeligibility requirements: ·Earn a minimum of five postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications thatarticulate for college credit;and ·Complete 30 volunteer service hours,100 paid work hours,or the combination of 100 totalhours. # Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours Please refer to the Volunteer Service and Paid Work Hours section under FAS and FMS on page 4.

FAQs

What are the key rules for qualifying using ACT, SAT, or PERT sub-test scores?

Exam types cannot be combined. A student must qualify based on each sub-test score for a single exam type.

How many times can a student take ACT, SAT, or PERT, and until what dates?

ACT/SAT/PERT exams may be taken an unlimited number of times through August 31 of the student’s graduation year (or through January 31 for mid-year graduates).

What initial eligibility requirements must Florida high school students meet for the GSC award?

They must earn at least five postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications that articulate for college credit, and complete either 30 volunteer service hours, 100 paid work hours, or the combination totaling 100 hours.

Oct 5, 2026

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