I recently started at a community college and I have been awarded 100% tuition. I really dont know how it works so I was wondering when and how do i get bright futures money? I also have a honor's award which would pay for my books and for gas money and such (so I was told). I want to call the school to find out but its closed due to weather(hurricane). So i was wondernig if anybody had experience with Bright Futures. How can I get the money for books and gas and such? Do i need to set up an account? If i dont can i lose the money?