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News Releases

Click below for News Releases about the Florida Prepaid College Plan and the Florida College Investment Plan.

Enrollment News

January 23, 2012
January 31 Deadline Quickly Approaching to Lock in Current Florida Prepaid Plan Prices

October 16, 2011
Florida Prepaid College Plans Annual Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 17

January 18, 2011
Jan 31st Deadline to Lock In Current Tuition Prices

December 16, 2010
Florida Prepaid College Board Introduces New 4-Year Florida College Plan

December 16, 2010
College Season of Saving is Now, and This Year's Term Closes Soon

October 18, 2010
Florida Prepaid College Plans Annual Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 18 - Families Have More Savings Options

Board News

September 1, 2011
Planning for College Costs is Possible - Message of College Savings Month

April 11, 2011
Itʼs Tax Time, Use that Refund to Open a Florida College Investment Plan

September 1, 2010
Planning for College Costs is Possible - Message of College Savings Month

January 11, 2010
January 31 is Deadline to Save for College at Current Florida Prepaid Prices

Foundation Scholarship News

February 11, 2011
Jonathan Leath of Blountstown Wins Governor's Recognition Scholarship Essay Contest and Four-Year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholarship

February 2, 2011
8TH Grader Danielle Cogdell of Jacksonville Wins Governor's Recognition Scholarship Essay Contest and Four-Year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholarship

January 12, 2011
7th Grader Micaela Lowman of Clewiston Wins Governor's Recognition Scholarship Essay Contest and Four-Year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholarship

September 7, 2010
FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNOR'S RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST IS UNDERWAY - Hendry County Middle School Student Will Earn a Four-Year College Scholarship

September 7, 2010
FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNOR'S RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST IS UNDERWAY - Duval County Middle School Student Will Earn a Four-Year College Scholarship

September 7, 2010
FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNOR'S RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST IS UNDERWAY - Calhoun County Middle School Student Will Earn a Four-Year College Scholarship

January 27, 2010
8th Grader Courtney Hanson of Sebastian Wins Governor's Recognition Scholarship Essay Contest and 4-Year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholoarship

January 26, 2010
8th Grader Joshua Hinton of Crestview Wins Governor's Recognition Scholarship Essay Contest and 4-Year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholoarship

January 18, 2010
8th Grader Jordan Drayton of Moore Haven Wins Governor's Recognition Scholarship Essay Contest and 4-Year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholoarship

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News Releases 2009

Enrollment News

December 15, 2009
Give the Gift that Children Can't Outgrow: A College Education

October 15, 2009
Florida Prepaid College Plans Annual Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 19

January 12, 2009
Jan. 31 Deadline to Save for College at Current Florida Prepaid Prices

Board News

September 4, 2009
The Florida Prepaid College Board Elects New Chairman, Mr. Duane Ottenstroer

Investment News

September 1, 2009
College Savings Is Possible - Message Of College Savings Month

March 23, 2009
Florida College Investment Plan Ranked #1 by Savingforcollege.com

Foundation Scholarship News

August 25, 2009
Florida Prepaid College Foundation Is Giving Away Scholarships To Local Middle Schoolers

May 27, 2009
Jacksonville Area Sisters Attribute Success to Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholarships

May 27, 2009
Tampa Recipient of Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholarship Has Chance to Give Back

February 13, 2009
5th Grader Morgan Smith of Ocoee Wins Governor's Black History Month Essay Contest And 4-Year Scholarship from Prepaid College Foundation

February 13, 2009
7th Grader Terrance Hudson of Brooksville Wins Governor's Black History Month Essay Contest And 4-Year Scholarship from Prepaid College Foundation

February 13, 2009
10th Grader Kiandra Brown of Apopka Wins Governor's Black History Month Essay Contest And 4-Year Scholarship from Prepaid College Foundation

January 15, 2009
Governor Crist Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Announces Black History Month Contests

News Releases 2008

Enrollment News

December 10, 2008
Give the Gift that Children Can't Outgrow: A College Education

October 7, 2008
Florida Prepaid College Plan Annual Enrollment Begins Oct. 20

Board News

November 17, 2008
Families, Friends Gather to Celebrate "One of the Great Successes of Florida" At Florida Prepaid College Plan 20th Birthday Celebration

November 10, 2008
Prepaid College Plan Celebrates 20th Birthday

Investment News

September 1, 2008
Affordable College Savings is Message of College Savings Month

March 6, 2008
Families Can Jump Start College Savings By Using Income Tax Refunds, Economic Stimulus Checks To Open a Florida College Investment Plan

Foundation Scholarship News

May 28, 2008
7th Grader Stephanie Gipson Wins 4Year Scholarship from Florida Prepaid College Foundation

May 28, 2008
7th Grader Ricardo Sabater Wins 4Year Scholarship from Florida Prepaid College Foundation

February 27, 2008
Governor Crist Marks Conclusion of Black History Month at Mansion Event

January 22, 2008
Governor Crist Announces Black History Month Contests

News Releases 2007

Enrollment News

December 7, 2007
Give Children A Passport To Their Future: A College Education Is A Perfect Holiday Gift

October 15, 2007
Florida Prepaid College Board Opens 20th Year of Enrollment on October 15th

August 22, 2007
Child's BacktoSchool Check List: Don't Forget Pencils and Paper Parents' BacktoSchool Check List: Don't Forget Prepaid College Plan

June 27, 2007
New Tuition Fee Becomes Law with Prepaid Families Exempt

Investment News

August 31, 2007
Governor Crist Declares September as College Savings Month in Florida

April 2, 2007
Invest in Something that Children Won't Outgrow: TaxFree Savings for College

Foundation Scholarship News

October 15, 2007
Governor Crist Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners

September 7, 2007
Governor Crist Announces Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest and Excellence in Education Award Contest

May 30, 2007
7th Grader Savannah Koval Wins 4Year Scholarship from Florida Prepaid College Foundation

May 18, 2007
7th Grader Emily Howell Wins 4Year Scholarship from Florida Prepaid College Foundation

News Releases 2006

Enrollment News

October 13, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Announces Start of 2006-2007 Prepaid College Plan Enrollment Period

January 19, 2006
Lock In The Current Prepaid Prices Today!

Board News

December 13, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Responds To The Board Of Governors Proposed Academic Enhancement Program Fee

October 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board and Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner to Raise Awareness of College Affordability

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Lafayette County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Calhoun County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Osceola County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Sumter County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate DeSoto County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Dixie County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Madison County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Gilchrist County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 25, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board Teams with Chamber of Commerce to Help Educate Gulf County Families on Affordable College Savings Options

January 6, 2006
Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Florida Prepaid Unite to Raise Awareness of College Affordability

Investment News

October 31, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Board and Wachovia Work Together To Educate Florida Families About College Savings

July 10, 2006
College Savings 101: How the Florida College Investment Plan Works

June 20, 2006
Florida Prepaid College Plan Customers Can Save for Additional College Expe

News Releases 2005

Enrollment News

December 22, 2005
Florida Prepaid College Plan Remains Fiscally Strong at $6.5 Billion in Assets; Continues to Add New Members During Enrollment

October 10, 2005
The Florida Prepaid College Board Announces the Start of the 2005-2006 Prepaid College Plan Enrollment Period

January 21, 2005
College Tuition is Increasing, Lock in Now! Florida Prepaid Enrollment Ends Monday, January 31

Board News

November 21, 2005
Florida's a Positive Place for Kids and Education: Boys & Girls Club and Florida Prepaid Team to Inform Parents on Ways to Make College Affordable

November 9, 2005
The Earlier, the Better: Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Florida Prepaid College Board Team to Educate New Mothers on College Savings Options

November 9, 2005
The Earlier, the Better: George E. Weems Memorial Hospital and the Florida Prepaid College Board Team to Educate New Mothers on College Savings Options

November 9, 2005
The Earlier, the Better: Tampa General Hospital and the Florida Prepaid College Board Team to Educate New Mothers on College Savings Options

November 9, 2005
The Earlier, the Better: Baptist Hospital and the Florida Prepaid College Board Team to Educate New Mothers on College Savings Options

November 8, 2005
The Earlier, the Better: Mercy Hospital and the Florida Prepaid College Board Team to Educate New Mothers on College Savings Options

October 20, 2005
To A Healthy Florida: Florida Department of Health and Florida Prepaid Unite to Educate Parents on College Saving Options

May 17, 2005
Federal Tax Legislation to Benefit Florida Fam

February 28, 2005
Florida Prepaid College Plan Reaches the 1 Million Mark

Investment News

November 28, 2005
Wachovia and Florida Prepaid Partner to Educate Florida Families About College saving options

Foundation Scholarship News

October 27, 2005
Seminole Boosters Partner With Florida Prepaid College Foundation to Purchase 350 Prepaid Plans for Student

News Releases 2004

Enrollment News

October 28, 2004
Florida Prepaid College Plan to Top 1 Million This Year

October 15, 2004
Florida Prepaid College Plan Enrollment Begins October 18

October 7, 2004
Annual Enrollment for the Florida Prepaid College Plan Re-Opens October 18

January 28, 2004
Time is Running Out!

January 20, 2004
A New Year Resolution Worth Keeping

January 12, 2004
Save for your Child's College Now, or Pay A Lot More Later!

Board News

August 24, 2004
Florida Prepaid College Board Aids Families Hit by Hurricane Charley

Investment News

March 19, 2004
Save On Your Taxes By Saving For College

Foundation Scholarship News

October 29, 2004
Florida Prepaid College Foundation Presents Scholarships to Children of Florida's Fallen Military Heroes

News Releases 2003

Enrollment News

December 19, 2003
The Gift Every Child Needs

November 20, 2003
Florida Prepaid College Plan Continues to Grow

October 28, 2003
Enrollment for the Prepaid Plan Begins Nov. 3

October 23, 2003
"Smart" Buys This Holiday Season

November 18, 2002
State of Florida Now Offers Two 529 College Plans

Board News

December 5, 2003
Governor Bush Voices His Support for Keeping College Affordable Statement by Chairman Tate

March 2003
Keep College Affordable Opinion Column by Chairman Tate

Foundation Scholarship News

December 10, 2003
Florida Prepaid College Foundation Presents College Scholarships to the Children of Florida's Fallen Soldiers


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