FL S0646

Establishes the Sunshine Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Education, providing 100 percent tuition funding at Florida College System institutions for up to 72 credit hours (associate degree) or 120 credit hours (baccalaureate degree) after other federal and state aid is applied.

Requires eligible students to be Florida residents for tuition purposes, have annual household income of $125,000 or less, enroll in at least 30 credit hours per academic year, and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Requires students to maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and submit an annual FAFSA to remain eligible for the program.

Obligates students to reside and work in Florida for the same length of time they received scholarship funds; failure to do so requires repayment of the total award plus interest at the student's federal student loan rate, with an exemption for those who enlist in the United States Armed Forces.

Limits scholarship coverage to tuition only, with students responsible for fees, textbooks, and other college-related expenses; funding to be provided through the General Appropriations Act, effective July 1, 2018.