Those first few months with your newborn are a beautiful whirlwind—late-night feedings, tiny fingers wrapped around yours, and endless dreams about their future. You want to give them everything, from the softest blankets to the best opportunities. And while college may seem light years away, the truth is, the earlier you start saving, the easier […]
If you’re the parent of a child who’s not interested or best suited for a traditional four-year college experience, don’t panic. In Florida, your child has lots of options. Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is gaining major traction across the state and providing young people with more opportunities than ever before. “CTE is not […]
When your child’s senior year of high school finally arrives, it’s a time of celebration and excitement for what’s to come. At the same time, it’s also a bit of a whirlwind, and if your student is college bound, you will likely find yourself juggling more deadlines and forms than you ever imagined. But you […]
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is fast becoming known as one of the state’s most relevant and responsive institutions of higher learning. The Niceville-based school’s official vision statement vows to “transform lives” — and those aren’t just fashionable buzzwords. NWFSC is fulfilling that pledge on multiple fronts, most recently with its efforts to meet the […]
High school graduation is an exciting and very busy time in your student’s life. We congratulate you and hope that you both enjoy the celebrations! Now that your student is ready to use their Prepaid Plan, rest assured that the plan also works great together with a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship to cover even more […]
We’re not trying to stress anyone out, but summer vacation is not that far away. And when that school year ends, most parents want to have a plan in place—one that will keep their children safe and entertained but won’t break the bank. These days, with prices stubbornly higher than ever, affording summer activities can […]
Open Enrollment is here, and that means we are officially “in our family events era,” the time of year when we are at events in communities around the state to share firsthand all the information you need about saving for college! We hope you will find one of these events near you and come say […]
It’s never too early for a family to start saving for their child’s college education, and Florida Prepaid is here to help make it simple and affordable. The 2025 Open Enrollment window — February 1 to April 30, 2025 — will feature Prepaid Plans at their lowest prices in more than 10 years, as well […]
When you’re parent to a college-bound middle schooler, it’s easy to go all-in on academics and extracurricular activities. After all, the college application process is right around the corner. It’s also pricey and competitive, and you want your child to have every advantage. But in the past year, researchers have found that an increasing number […]
What if you could give your child the freedom to dream big—without worrying about student loan debt? That’s exactly what Heather G.’s parents set out to do in 1988 when they opened a Florida Prepaid Plan for her. It was a small, thoughtful investment that became the foundation of her future. Today, Heather is carrying […]
