Over 30 years ago, Meredith Westheimer’s single mom had the foresight to sign up for a new college savings plan, Florida Prepaid. Now, as a mom of two, Meredith shares how this decision shaped her life.
By: Meredith Westheimer
I grew up in Boca. When I tell people that, they…
Here at Florida Prepaid, we believe it’s never too early to get your student excited about attending college—and spring break can be a great time for campus visits!
Counting the weekends, families generally have seven to eight days—between early March and late April—to work with, so why not combine your…
Summer internships aren’t just for college students anymore. High schoolers are now getting in on the action! Whether your student envisions a traditional college career or plans to attend a trade or technical school, a high school internship can prove invaluable.
Industrious teenagers—generally juniors and seniors—are using paid and unpaid…
We are the first ones to remind families that it is always a good time to start saving for your child’s postsecondary education, and that the earlier you save, the more affordable it will be.
The annual Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment window is upon us, February 1 through April 30.…
So you just had a baby, huh? Welcome to the club! Initiation includes months of sleep deprivation, decision-making above your paygrade and the weight of your child’s world on your shoulders. Maybe the last thing on your mind is how you’ll pay for your kid’s college experience, but if that…
A lot of things about parenting are complicated and confusing…sleep training, temper tantrums, and what IS the appropriate amount of screen time exactly? But we’ve found a way to make at least one thing a whole lot easier — saving for college. Florida Prepaid has spent more than 30 years…
Across the nation, interest in attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities is on the rise, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee is no exception.
The number of young people exploring FAMU—and vying to be Mighty Rattlers—has jumped significantly in recent years.
“FAMU is continuing its trajectory to…
The holiday season can certainly be fun and magical, but let’s be honest, December is a month that can be hard on a family’s budget. Even if you set ground rules, chances are your spending exceeded some of your best intentions.
Bottom line? All that hustle and bustle can take…
As the year winds down, it’s not only natural but beneficial to look behind you and reminisce about what took place. Maybe you ran that half-marathon or finally planted that garden. Maybe you didn’t. Maybe it was a 5K, and you managed to keep your one houseplant alive. Either way,…
The holiday season has arrived, and chances are, your kids already have a long list of gift ideas. And who can blame them? Gifts rock! At the same time, this year’s persistent inflation is likely adding even more stress to your annual gift anxiety. Like most parents, you want to…
We are the first ones to remind families that it is always a good time to start saving for your child’s postsecondary education, and that the earlier you save, the more affordable it will be. The annual Prepaid Plan Open ...
When it comes to saving for college using a prepaid plan, don't allow inaccuracies, misconceptions and myths to stand in the way of getting started. To help you better understand the plans and how they work, here are some common myths ...
Florida Prepaid College Plans are a smart and guaranteed way for all Florida residents to save for college. Most families end up using their plans at Florida schools, but the value of the plans can be applied to most schools ...
We are the first ones to remind families that it is always a good time to start saving for your child’s postsecondary education, and that the earlier you save, the more affordable it will be. The annual Prepaid Plan Open ...Read More
When it comes to saving for college using a prepaid plan, don't allow inaccuracies, misconceptions and myths to stand in the way of getting started. To help you better understand the plans and how they work, here are some common myths ...Read More
Florida Prepaid College Plans are a smart and guaranteed way for all Florida residents to save for college. Most families end up using their plans at Florida schools, but the value of the plans can be applied to most schools ...Read More