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April 18, 2016

Path to College
Five Questions for the Chancellor of Florida’s 12 State Universities

Florida’s 12 public universities continue to grow in national prominence, breadth of degree offerings, and enrollment. Chancellor Marshall Criser III, a graduate of the University of Florida whose father served as UF president, is focused on making sure universities are prepared for the increased demands of a global economy. He…
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April 25, 2016

Industry Highlights
Florida Happenings in College Savings, Higher Education and Personal Finance – April 2016

Florida’s colleges and universities, and their measures to boost affordability, are in the news and making news this month. Check it out: COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY BILL PASSES: Governor Rick Scott has signed HB 7019 which creates greater transparency and accountability in Florida’s higher education system. HB 7019 provides greater clarity for…
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July 26, 2016

Industry Highlights
Aligning Florida Colleges with Workforce Needs, and Other College Savings Happenings

State leaders this summer are focused on aligning students’ college journeys to Florida workforce needs, and Governor Rick Scott is championing an initiative that encourages students to complete college degrees more efficiently — a strategy that also can help them make the most of their Prepaid Plans. A roundup of…
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October 10, 2017

Saving for College
Florida Prepaid – College Savings Simplified!

College savings can feel like a daunting task. But it can be simple, and it can start with Florida Prepaid. First, it might help to understand what Florida Prepaid is by first understanding why it exists! The program began almost 30 years ago, when state leaders wanted to help make…
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June 5, 2018

Lifelong Learning
Uniquely Florida: These specialized college majors are too cool for school

From world-class beaches to thrilling theme parks, there’s so much that makes Florida unique and exciting — as a place to visit, and as a place to live and work. This is reflected even in the degree offerings of Florida’s colleges and universities, which are tailoring their degree programs and…
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August 7, 2018

Financial Literacy
Setting the right goal for your 529 savings

So just how much should you be saving for college? Talk about a tough question! If you ask your friends, your parents, your financial adviser and Google, you’ll probably get different advice every time. The answer, ultimately, has to come from within you. But you’ll be more likely to have…
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April 16, 2019

Path to College
10 amazing reasons to go to college in Florida!

You probably already know countless reasons why it’s amazing to go to college in Florida. There’s everything about the Florida lifestyle: our gorgeous weather, the natural beauty of our beaches and springs, the thrills at our world-renowned theme parks. Or maybe you’re thinking more practically about the career opportunities that…
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September 27, 2021

Saving for College
Florida universities rise in national rankings

The value of a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan is rising in a way that has nothing to do with actual dollars and everything to do with bang for the buck. U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges lists, and several Florida institutions rose even…
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