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4 Myths about the Florida Prepaid College Plan

           Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Florida Prepaid through Bloggin’ Mamas. All opinions are entirely my own.

How are those New Years resolutions going? I have to admit, I am doing pretty good. My reading challenge is going great and I have definitely been getting more “Me” time. What about those family resolutions? Earlier in the year, I talked about the financial resolution every parent should make. I think saving for your kids college is pretty important. Have you checked out the Florida prepaid college plan yet? If you live in Florida and have kids, you should!

Open enrollment ends February 29th, so time is running out to lock in today college rates for your little one! There are a number of different payment plans & options so you are bound to find one that works for you!

Even though the prepaid college plan has been around 25 years… some people are still not quite sure how it works! Here are the top 4 myths about the Florida Prepaid college program (directly from the Florida Prepaid website):

Myth: I can’t use my prepaid plan at an out-of-state or private college.
Facts: Not true! It is true that prepaid plans are designed to be used at Florida Colleges or State Universities, however, the value of the plans can be used at other schools nationwide. Whether you pick a public, private, in-state or out-of-state school we’ll pay the same as we’d pay a Florida School.
Myth: If I get a scholarship I can’t use my prepaid plan.
Facts: False! Prepaid plans can work along with any scholarships you earn to make sure as much of your educational costs are covered as possible. For example, if you qualify for Bright Futures, in most cases, your scholarship will be applied then funds from your Prepaid Plan will be applied. You can use the remaining funds for other school costs, like books. You can also receive a refund equal to what would have been paid to the school.
Myth: To use my prepaid plan I have to go to college right after I graduate.
Facts: Again, totally false. Your Prepaid Plan is good for 10 years after the projected year of enrollment included in your prepaid application. So you want to take a year off to work? Or maybe you want to backpack through Europe? Go for it! Just come back this decade.
Myth: If I buy a prepaid plan for a Florida College and my student decides to go to a State University I lose my investment (or vice versa).
Facts: Absolutely not! If your student decides to go to a State University and the plan you bought was designed to be used at a Florida College (or vice versa) you can most definitely still use your plan! Your plan benefits will automatically convert. For example, if you have a 2 + 2 Florida Plan and you decide to go to a State University your plan will end up covering around three years of costs, since two years at a Florida College is about the same value as one year at a State University.

Be sure to check out the website before open enrollments ends, and if you use the code BLOG1516 you will get a gift from Florida Prepaid for signing up. As someone who had the prepaid college program, I can tell you from experience it is a wonderful program. I graduated from FSU without a single cent of student loan debt!

 

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  1. Paula Kiger says

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    GREAT POST! I'm a fellow Believer Blogger and love to be part of dispelling those myths!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes it is such a great program.. I had it when I was in college! (thanks, mom & dad!)

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  2. CourtneyLynne says

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    This s such an amazing program!!!! I will definitely be signing my daughter up for this when I'm back in FL!

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    • Lauren says

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      I hope you make it back here soon!!! 🙂

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  3. MAPLELEOPARD says

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    This sounds like a great way to save for college, we have a similar plan here in WA but I did not take advantage of it for my kids..bad mistake!! Great post Lauren!

    Valerie

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    • Lauren says

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      yes it is hard to find extra money for these things, but even a little bit makes a difference! 🙂 Hope all is well with you!

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  4. Rachel Gault says

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    Interesting info! I didn't realize you could prepay and use it out of state/at a private school!

    smalltownsandcitylights.com

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    • Lauren says

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      I was surprised by that one myself!! 🙂

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  5. Tessa says

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    This is definitely a helpful posts for students/parents who aren't sure and need to find the facts! Awesome program!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes I was lucky that my parents got it for me! I am glad they have different payment plans now so I can do the same fo rmy kids! 🙂

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  6. Joanna Clute says

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    I really need to look into a prepaid plan for our kiddos. I love the idea of it.

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    • Lauren says

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      Most states have some sort of college savings plan, better to start early!

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  7. Alyssa Hertzig says

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    Florida sounds like it has a really great plan! And I love how simple you've made it. These things can be SO confusing, but you really broke it down and made it easy to follow! 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      Thanks! It can feel really intimidating, but this is really simple and the monthly payments can be as low as you need them!

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  8. Jennifer at The Champagne Supernova says

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    These are great tips. We explored Florida Prepaid when I was pregnant with Arden, nearly 4, but it wasn't that great of a bargain then so we nixed it. I'll have to consider this again… college definitely sneaks up on you. xo

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    • Lauren says

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      Yeah they have split up the plans to give you more options, but the best part about prepaid is that it LOCKS in todays rate for your child.

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  9. Stefanie / The Monarch Mommy says

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    This is so informative! Looks like they have a great plan!

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    • Lauren says

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      yes I think it is the best, since I had it in college! ha! 🙂

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  10. Tarynn Playle says

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    This is such great info!! I really want to get some sort of plan going for my kiddos, I just have no idea where to start! This sounds perfect!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yeah anything will help in the long run.. there are different college savings plans in each state. 🙂

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  11. Bohemian Babushka says

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    GREAT post, and as a fellow participating parent (The Trio and now The Grands) I can't chime in loud enough on how wonderful this plan is. BB's very happy to be a mamabassador like you, sharing their praises. BB2U

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes! So easy to talk about an amazing program!

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  12. Alan says

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    wow

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  13. Helena says

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    These are great tips. Florida has a really great plan! We researched the prepayment system and as one of the participating parents I like how easy you made it, as well as ordering an essay https://pro-papers.com if there is no time.

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