A note of thanks to my parents: “Thanks to my parents, I graduated from college many years ago. With persistence, several saved pennies, and the opportunity to be a “resident advisor” for two years; I was able to make it through college without a huge debt load. Thanks to my employer’s tuition reimbursement program, I finished graduate school five years ago.“

In Florida there are two options for College Savings Plans :

Option #1 – Florida Prepaid College Program:

With the Florida Prepaid College Program, you can lock in the cost of college at a fixed price – today. It’s guaranteed! The program is more affordable than you may think. Go to www.florida529plans.com/savings for the current plan prices and information.

Option #2 – Florida College Investment Plan:

With the Florida College Investment Plan, you can save for college tuition, fees and housing, and for other college expenses not covered by the Florida Prepaid College Plan including books and graduate school. You can use it at colleges nationwide and even at some schools abroad. Check out the enrollment information and further details at http://www.florida529plans.com/Savings/.

Guidelines about educational investments for college:

Every state has a Prepaid College Program and/or College Investment Plan similar to the Florida College 529 and Prepaid College Savings Plan, but some plan features vary from state to state. One of the first key features to look for is the availability of a state tax deduction for using your own state’s Florida College 529 and Prepaid College Savings Plan. You also should consider program fees, investment managers, investment choices, and minimum contributions.