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NAVIGATING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE Published by the Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance January 2018 Happy 2018!! Happy 2018!! Happy 2018!! Happy 2018!! Meet qualifications for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program? Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)? Review other available State Scholarship and Grant Programs? File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Navigating Your Financial Future (NyFF) was created to strengthen financial skills of young adults. If you are in high school, college, technical school or beginning your career path in the workforce, resources are available to help you along the way. www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.org WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR?
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NAVIGATING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Published by the Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
January 2018
Happy 2018!! Happy 2018!! Happy 2018!! Happy 2018!!
Meet qualifications for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program?
Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)?
Review other available State Scholarship and Grant Programs?
File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Navigating Your Financial Future (NyFF) was created to strengthen financial skills of young
adults. If you are in high school, college, technical school or beginning your career path in the
workforce, resources are available to help you along the way.
www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.org
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR?
CONTACT US
For more information about
our free products and
services please contact
OSFA’s Outreach Services:
Pete Hernandez
850-245-1821
Jan Smith
850-245-1822
Goals, Budget or Plans
Budgets, also referred to as cash flow plans, affect you today and in the future. Understanding the basics of realistic budgeting is a life-skill that will benefit you for years to come. There are many decisions to be made regarding your educational
future as well as your financial future. Here are a few steps toward meeting budget goals:
1. Decide on your goals, budget or plans; keep them SMART:
S: Specific (Name it and Claim it)
M: Measurable (What are the steps?)
A: Attainable (How will this occur?)
R: Realistic (Is it reasonable?)
T: Time Based (What is the deadline?)
Budget worksheets and calculators are available at www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.org.
DATES TO NOTE
Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Application is now OPEN at www.fafsa.gov
Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
Application is now OPEN at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements
Service Hours - Students must complete service hours
during high school and by high school graduation. College Entrance Exams - There is no limit to the number
of times a student may take an SAT® or ACT® exam prior
to June 30 of the student’s graduation year.
Verify all other requirements at Trusted Sources: Paying for College.
National College Fairs February 25 - Miami National College Fair
March 18 - Tampa National College Fair
2. Organize and establish your goals, budget or plans for:
Graduation expenses
College
Career
3. Commit your goal, budget or plans to paper:
Committing them to paper and reviewing
your progress will greatly increase your
desired outcomes; celebrate them!
