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What are the requirements for standard diploma What are the public postsecondary options?
designations?

Diploma Designations State University System (SUS)

Scholar Diploma Designation Admission into Florida’s public universities is competitive.
In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school Prospective students should complete a rigorous curriculum in
diploma requirements, a student must meet the following high school and apply to more than one university to increase
requirements: their chance for acceptance. To qualify to enter one of
 Earn 1 credit in Algebra II; Florida’s public universities, a first-time-in-college student
 Pass the Geometry EOC; must meet the following minimum requirements (credit
 Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous earned by industry certification does not count for SUS
mathematics course; admission):
 Pass the Biology I EOC;  High school graduation with a standard diploma
 Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics;  Admission test scores
 Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or  16 Credits of approved college preparatory academic
physics; courses
 Pass the U.S. History EOC; o 4 English (3 with substantial writing)
 Earn 2 credits in the same world language; and o 4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)
 Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment o 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
course. o 3 Social Science
A student is exempt from the Biology I or U.S. History o 2 World Language (sequential, in the same
assessment if the student is enrolled in an AP, IB or AICE language)
Biology I or U.S. History course and the student  2 Approved electives
State University System of Florida
 Takes the respective AP, IB or AICE assessment; and
 Earns the minimum score to earn college credit.
The Florida College System
Merit Diploma Designation
 Meet the standard high school diploma requirements The 28-member Florida College System offers career-related
 Attain one or more industry certifications from the list certificates and Associate in Science degrees that prepare
established (per section 1003.492, Florida Statutes [F.S.]). students to go directly into the workforce, as well as Associate
of Arts degrees that prepare students to transfer to a
bachelor’s degree program. Many also offer baccalaureate
Can a student who selects the 24-credit program graduate degrees in high-demand fields. The Florida College System
early? has an open-door policy enabling students who have earned a
standard high school diploma, high school equivalency
Yes, a student who completes all of the 24-credit program diploma or have demonstrated success in postsecondary
requirements for a standard diploma may graduate in fewer coursework to be admitted to an associate degree program.
than eight semesters. Division of Florida Colleges

What is the distinction between the 18-credit ACCEL option
Career and Technical Centers
and the 24-credit option?

 3 elective credits instead of 8
 Physical Education is not required Florida also offers students 48 accredited career and technical
 Online course is not required centers throughout the state, which provide the education and
certification necessary to work in a particular career or
All other graduation requirements for a 24-credit standard technical field. Programs are flexible for students and provide
diploma must be met (per s. 1003.4282(3)(a)-(e), F.S.). industry-specific education and training for a wide variety of
occupations.
Where is information on Bright Futures Scholarships
located? Secondary Career and Technical Education Directors

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program rewards
students for their academic achievements during high Where is information on financial aid located?

school by providing funding to attend a postsecondary The Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance
institution in Florida. For more information, visit administers a variety of postsecondary educational state-funded grants and
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
scholarships. To learn more, visit Office of Student Financial Assistance.

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