Weld County makes changes to Bright Futures scholarship program

GREELEY — The Weld County Bright Futures board of directors has made changes to the Bright Futures program.

The changes are designed to make the program more sustainable so it can continue to grow. The Bright Futures program is a scholarship program to financially assist students who pursue post-secondary education or training from accredited institutions or training programs.

Those changes include:

• Adjusting the annual amount students can receive each year up to $2,000.
• Requiring a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to be included with the application.…