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What's it like to live and learn at Florida Tech? The answer differs for every student, but you can count on one thing: The people here are friendly, open-minded and passionate about their work.

Advisory: Florida Tech Classes Canceled, Offices Remain Closed Wednesday, Nov. 4

All Florida Tech classes and university activities are canceled and all offices will remain closed Wednesday, Nov. 4. Campus cleanup is well underway but power remains out at multiple locations and water service is not fully restored to all necessary buildings. As a precautionary measure, it is advisable to continue to boil water before ingesting.

Only identified essential employees contacted by their supervisors should report to campus Wednesday. The shelter-in-place directive has been lifted so students may move about campus as conditions continue to improve; however, please use caution and avoid any flooded, barricaded or unsafe areas.

Dinner service in Panther Dining Hall is underway and will end at 5 pm. PDH will reopen at 9 a.m. Nov. 4.

Your safety remains our top priority, so please make smart decisions, stay alert, and follow all university instructions All normal operations, including classes, are anticipated to resume Thursday, Nov. 5. Watch official university communications channels for updates.

Financial Aid Renewal Requirements

Farmer Scholars Program

FAFSA Required?: Yes

Need-based?: No

Minimum required enrollment hours (per semester): 12

Minimum required hours earned per semester/term: 12 OR in the case of a course withdrawal, student must pass the number of credit hours in which they remain enrolled. Must successfully complete 75% of enrolled courses, cumulatively

Remedial hours acceptable?: Yes

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Required: Yes

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.00

Option to appeal if renewal requirements are not met?: One-time reinstatement for first-year students after reaching minimum cumulative GPA if the student earned all required hours. Appeals accepted only in extreme circumstances beyond the student's control.

Additional Conditions

Student must remain eligible for Bright Futures Academic Scholarship.

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