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Florida

AP Credit and Placement Policy

Nearly three-quarters of all states, including Florida, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Through the Florida Education Finance Program, Florida fully funds AP Exams for all public school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessments:

  • PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
  • SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

  • PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
  • SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Policies and Use by Colleges  

Nearly all colleges in this state consider SAT or ACT scores in admission for students who choose to submit them, and many also use them to award scholarships and place students in appropriate first-year courses. The following colleges in this state require a test score to be considered for admission:

  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
  • Florida Atlantic University
  • Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Florida Institute of Technology
  • Florida International University
  • Florida Polytechnic University
  • Florida State University
  • New College of Florida
  • Nova Southeastern University (for fall 2027)
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Florida
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of North Florida
  • University of West Florida
  • University of Miami