The Year 4 Application period has now closed.
Our team is currently reviewing all submissions, and applicants will be contacted via email with updates as the review process progresses. Read more.
Parent/Student Resources
FLP Achieve Regional Managers have gathered information from Florida state colleges about upcoming events for high school students and their families. Use the list below to find workshops and opportunities available in your region.
Getting Ready for College
Post Secondary Education Planning
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AP Classes
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Dual Enrollment
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AICE
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IB Program
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ACT & SAT Prep - what's the difference, how they calculate scoring, preparation resources
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Scholarships - How to qualify for Bright Futures, consulting with Bright Futures office to ask about your students specific qualifications and what they need to do (State of FL), Academic, Vocational
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Compare colleges, costs, majors, demographics
Events
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Parent Night
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FAFSA Night
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Your school district events
How to Apply for College
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Process
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What is available
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Common app, Coalition - apps to apply to several colleges at once
Resource Hubs for College Access & Student Success
FLP Achieve sub-recipients have access to curated resources that support college, career, financial aid, scholarship, and first-generation student success. These tools support advising and family engagement by providing guidance on career exploration, FAFSA completion, scholarship opportunities, mentorship, and postsecondary planning to help students confidently navigate their pathway after high school.
Resources & References (Helpful Hubs)
College & Career Planning Tools
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Florida Shines – Explore programs, certifications, career pathways, and college options in Florida.
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BigFuture – College search, career exploration, and scholarship planning tools.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Overview - Florida Department of Education
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College & Career Planning Resources – Florida Department of Education
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Common App – College application guidelines for first-year students
Federal & State Financial Aid
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FAFSA – Official federal financial aid application for grants, work-study, and loans.
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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship – Florida’s merit-based scholarship program based on GPA, test scores, and service hours.
Scholarship Search Engines & Databases
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Fastweb – Personalized scholarship matches based on student profile.
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Scholarship America – Scholarships and grant opportunities, including exclusive awards.
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Scholarships.com – Large searchable database filtered by major, background, and interests.
Resources & References (First Gen)
National First-Generation Student Support Organizations
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FirstGen Place – Guides, webinars, mentorship, and college application support.
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First Gen Support – Community support for first-gen, low-income, and immigrant students.
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First Gen Mentors – Mentorship and college/career readiness support.
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Rise First – Directory of scholarships and resources for first-gen and low-income students.
Research, Policy & Higher Education Networks
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NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success – National research hub and best-practice network supporting institutions serving first-gen students.
Online Communities & Inspiration
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I’m First! – National community featuring stories, advice, and inspiration for first-gen students.
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First Generation Foundation – Information hub connecting students to college access resources.
Florida-Specific First-Gen & College Access Resources
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Florida College Access Network – First-gen resources, scholarships, and college access supports.
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University First-Gen Programs (examples: University of South Florida First-Generation Program, University of Florida First-Generation Program, Florida International University First-Generation Program)
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School District College & Career Office – Local advising and student support services