UNF Test Prep & Rising Scholars Scholarship

The University of North Florida runs free ACT, SAT, and CLT prep sessions open to any high school student, and attending one is also step one toward a scholarship UNF offers to admitted first-time freshmen with financial need.

This is a UNF-specific opportunity, not a Bright Futures or DCPS program.

It's run by the University of North Florida and only pays out if a student is admitted to UNF. It's worth knowing about alongside your other scholarship searches on our Xello & Scholarships page, not a replacement for them. See our Khan Academy Test Prep page for the SAT and ACT, or our CLT Test Prep page for the CLT.

Free test prep sessions

UNF's test prep sessions are free and open to high school students, recommended for 11th and 12th graders. Each session covers tips, tricks, and practice problems for the Math and English portions of the ACT, SAT, and CLT (Classic Learning Test).

CostFree
Who it's forAny high school student; UNF recommends 11th and 12th graders
Tests coveredACT, SAT, and CLT (Math and English sections)
Upcoming sessionOctober 10 — register through the online form on UNF's test prep page (link below)
What to bringA personal computer, iPad, or notebook to take notes
HandoutsEmailed to registered students one week and again one day before the session

UNF adds new session dates over time, so check the official page for the current schedule rather than relying only on the date listed here.

Rising Scholars: Osprey Test Prep Scholarship

Attending a UNF test prep session is also the first step toward this scholarship. UNF's Ospreys are its mascot and athletics namesake, and there is no separate application: students who meet every requirement below are automatically considered.

Award amountUp to $1,000 total for one year ($500 per semester); non-renewable
How to applyNo separate application. Students meeting all eligibility requirements are automatically considered.
Eligibility requirements (all of these must be met):
  • Attend a UNF test prep session
  • Be a Florida resident
  • Complete a guided campus tour (a virtual tour does not count)
  • Be admitted to UNF as a first-time freshman for the 2026-27 year
  • Participate in a financial aid workshop or other university-sponsored financial aid event
  • Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant and demonstrate unmet financial need

Awards are granted on a funds-available basis and are not guaranteed even if a student meets every requirement above. Confirm current details directly with UNF admissions.

Talk to your counselor. If a student is already considering UNF, attending a test prep session and the guided campus tour early costs nothing and keeps this scholarship in play without any extra paperwork.

Source: University of North Florida, unf.edu/visit/test-prep.html. Session dates, eligibility requirements, and award amounts are set by UNF and can change; confirm current details on the official page above.