A Gift They’ll Never Outgrow: How Grandparents Can Help Save For Their Grandchild’s Future

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Grandparents have a special kind of magic.

The stories, the hugs, the “here’s a little extra cash” moments: they all shape the memories that grandchildren carry for a lifetime.

But there’s another kind of gift you can give — one that will last long after today’s toys and gadgets are forgotten: the gift of education.

Helping your grandchild save for college or career training is one of the most meaningful ways to invest in their future. And with Florida 529 Plans, it’s easier than you might think.

Why Gifting Education Matters

You don’t have to know now whether your grandchild will grow up to be a doctor, a teacher, or chef. What matters is knowing they’ll have the opportunity to follow their dreams thanks to a solid foundation of savings.

By saving early, you’re helping give them that freedom. You’re helping them start their story with confidence by giving them a gift sure to grow right along with them.

Two Simple Savings Plans

Florida Prepaid offers two plans that make it simple to make a lasting difference. The Prepaid 529 Plan and the Investment 529 Plan. 

Prepaid 529 Plans:

  • Lock in future college tuition costs at today’s rates, in affordable, fixed monthly payments.
  • Managed for you by the State of Florida, so you can rest easy knowing you’ll never lose your investment.
  • Compatible with scholarships and financial aid.

Investment 529 Plans:

  • Enjoy year-round enrollment and complete flexibility — you decide how much and how often to contribute.
  • Choose from simple, intermediate, or advanced investment strategies that match your comfort level.
  • Manage the account your way, knowing every dollar helps your grandchild’s future take shape.

Both plans can work together or on their own to create a simple, flexible savings strategy for your grandchild’s future.

Funds from either plan can be used in-state or nationwide — at public, private, trade, or technical schools — giving your grandchild plenty of options.

Give Together, Grow Together

This holiday season, consider starting a new tradition — one that gives your grandchild a gift that’s sure to last.

And if your grandchild already has a plan, no worries — you can still make a meaningful contribution using their personalized gifting link to help their savings grow even faster.

Give them a gift they’ll never outgrow — a future full of possibilities. Learn more about Florida Prepaid Plans and see just how simple it is to get started, today!