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):
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!
GREAT POST! I'm a fellow Believer Blogger and love to be part of dispelling those myths!
Yes it is such a great program.. I had it when I was in college! (thanks, mom & dad!)
This s such an amazing program!!!! I will definitely be signing my daughter up for this when I'm back in FL!
I hope you make it back here soon!!! 🙂
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!
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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!
Interesting info! I didn't realize you could prepay and use it out of state/at a private school!
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I was surprised by that one myself!! 🙂
This is definitely a helpful posts for students/parents who aren't sure and need to find the facts! Awesome program!
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! 🙂
I really need to look into a prepaid plan for our kiddos. I love the idea of it.
Most states have some sort of college savings plan, better to start early!
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! 🙂
Thanks! It can feel really intimidating, but this is really simple and the monthly payments can be as low as you need them!
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
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.
This is so informative! Looks like they have a great plan!
yes I think it is the best, since I had it in college! ha! 🙂
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!
Yeah anything will help in the long run.. there are different college savings plans in each state. 🙂
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
Yes! So easy to talk about an amazing program!
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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.