Choose one of our guaranteed Florida Prepaid College Plans or invest in a flexible Florida 529 Savings Plan to secure a debt-free future for your college student. Our plans can be combined to maximize the amount you save in the way you want to save.
Explore our two types of tax-advantaged plans.
We offer two types of 529 plans that allow you to start saving for college — Prepaid and Savings. Choose one or both.
Prepaid PlansLock in tomorrow's tuition for less with guaranteed plans starting at $47 per month. |
Savings PlanInvest for tomorrow’s education expenses, contributing what you can, when you can. |
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| Guaranteed by the State of Florida | ||
| Florida residency required for purchase | ||
| Age requirement (newborn – 11th grade) | ||
| Tax-free growth | ||
| Use plan value nationwide | ||
| Gift contributions accepted | ||
| Transfer or cancel at any time | ||
| Use with scholarships | ||
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Florida Prepaid is the best decision we have ever made. I honestly don't know what we would do right now with the cost of college looming over our heads. It is the greatest peace of mind in the world to know it is taken care of.
Lori J.S. | 4-Year Florida University Plan | Florida
Our 1-Year University Plan offers an easy way to start saving, plus the flexibility to be combined with other plans. Plan prices start at less than $50/month.
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Sometimes the hardest part about saving is knowing where to start. Our college savings brochure is the ultimate guide, providing everything you need to know from A to Z.
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Education is our primary goal, after all. Since we’ve been helping families for 25 years, we know some of the questions you may have and are ready with answers.
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So just how much should you be saving for college? Talk about a tough question! If you ask your friends, your parents, your financial adviser and Google, you’ll probably get different advice every time. The answer, ultimately, has to come from within you. But you’ll be more likely to have long-term peace with your choice […]
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It’s been a little over a week since the Florida Department of Education recognized more than two dozen of the state’s top teachers, and from that group named Glades County fourth-grade math teacher Joy Prescott as the 2019 Teacher of the Year. But we are still smiling and feeling inspired at what these educators are […]
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The Florida Prepaid College Board does not provide tax or investment advice regarding its Florida Prepaid College Plans or Florida 529 Savings Plan. Florida Prepaid College Plans are financially guaranteed by the State of Florida, Section 1009.98(7), Florida Statutes. Florida Prepaid College Plans may not cover certain fees imposed by state universities or colleges. Please read the Master Contract carefully. The Florida 529 Savings Plan is not guaranteed and is subject to market conditions. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Florida 529 Savings Plan. As with any investment, it is possible to lose money by investing in this plan. Please read the Program Description and Participation Agreement carefully.
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Getting an early start just got easier with Florida Prepaid. If you sign up for a Florida Prepaid College Plan by September 2, 2018, we'll waive the $50 enrollment fee, so you pay nothing until 2019.