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February 27, 2025

Path to College
Florida Bright Futures Scholarships and Florida Prepaid – an Amazing Combo!

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…
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February 19, 2025

Lifelong Learning
4 Ways to Keep Your Child Engaged and Challenged This Summer

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…
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February 10, 2025

Path to College
Campus Spotlight: Northwest Florida State College Innovates to Meet Workforce Needs

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…
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February 6, 2025

Path to College
Have College Savings Questions? Come Find Us at an Event Near You!

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…
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January 27, 2025

Lifelong Learning
6 Life Skills to Help Your Teen Excel at Adulting

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…
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January 6, 2025

Saving for College
A Legacy of Learning: Three Generations of Florida Prepaid Success

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…
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January 6, 2025

Saving for College
The Power of Stacking with Florida Prepaid

Looking to build your child’s college fund one budget-friendly block at a time? With Florida Prepaid, you can do just that! You can start small today with our 1-Year University Prepaid Plan—prices beginning as low as $29/month! It’s a simple, flexible approach to help you get started without the stress.…
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January 6, 2025

Saving for College
Why Florida Families Trust Florida Prepaid for College Savings

Imagine: your little one is all grown up, heading off to college, and instead of worrying about how to pay their tuition, you’re focused on living in the moment. That’s exactly what Florida Prepaid is all about—making college savings simple, secure, and stress-free, so you can focus on cheering them…
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January 6, 2025

Saving for College
Why Saving for College Matters Now More Than Ever

A Foundation for Their Future We get it. Life can get busy. Saving for college might feel like another task on an endless to-do list. Between work, family, and everything else, it might seem easy to push aside. But here’s something to consider: by the time today’s toddlers enter the…
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November 12, 2024

Path to College
6 Tips for Affording Your Child’s Changing Educational Needs

Raising and educating your children, whether they’re teens, tweens or toddlers, puts a strain on the wallet. Add persistent inflation into the mix, and affording your child’s growing needs can present a real challenge. Even after parents survive the pricey daycare years, they’re not exactly home free. As early as…
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