Florida has charted its own course when it comes to higher education. While families across the country wrestle with rising tuition and record student debt, Florida continues to offer the lowest tuition rates in the nation and proudly holds the title of the #1 ranked college and university system in the country. That is a remarkable achievement — and one that didn’t happen by accident.
For Florida families, this leadership creates a unique moment in time. And it’s why now, more than ever, is the right time to consider a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan.
As the largest and longest-running prepaid college program in the nation, Florida Prepaid allows families to lock in the benefit of today’s already-low tuition rates and secure their child’s future at a price that reflects Florida’s commitment to affordability. This year, plans start at just $29 a month, making it one of the most accessible ways to prepare for college anywhere in the country.
Tuition has remained low because state leaders have made disciplined, strategic investments over many years. But at the same time, inflationary pressures continue to build — on universities, on families, and on state budgets.
A Prepaid Plan shields your family from the uncertainty of those pressures. Once you lock in a plan, your price never changes. Not with inflation. Not with market swings. Not with policy shifts. It is one of the few guarantees left in the rapidly evolving world of higher education.
Florida Prepaid meets families where they are — whether that means starting small with a 1-Year Prepaid 529 Tuition Plan or stacking four of those plans at once to cover a full university degree. Every plan is backed by the State of Florida and can be used at any public university or college in the state, applied toward career/technical programs, or used at out-of-state and private institutions.
And perhaps even more important than the dollars saved is the signal you send your child when you start early: We believe in you, and your future matters.
For nearly 40 years, more than 1.2 million Florida families have relied on this program to help their children pursue their dreams. We’re proud to continue serving families with clear, flexible, and affordable options — especially at a moment when Florida’s strong higher education system makes those options more valuable than ever.
Enrollment is now open at MyFloridaPrepaid.com. Now is the time to lock in long-term security.
Kevin Thompson is Executive Director of the Florida Prepaid College Board.
