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College Funding

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Your College Funding Journey Begins Here

the big picture

Education planning is about more than preparing for tuition bills. It is about creating flexibility, understanding your options, and making intentional decisions early.

Families can choose from a range of strategies, including 529 plans, prepaid tuition programs, and other savings approaches. The right path depends on your goals, time horizon, and broader financial picture.

A thoughtful college funding strategy can help keep future costs more manageable while supporting the opportunities higher education may provide.

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529 plans can be a smart way to save for future education expenses, offering tax advantages, flexibility, and investment options. For many families, they can serve as a strong foundation for a broader college funding strategy.

The Florida Prepaid College Plan can be an appealing option for families who want a more structured approach to preparing for future education costs. For some households, it offers a way to plan ahead with greater predictability as part of a broader college funding strategy.
A Coverdell Education Savings Account can be a useful option for families who want added flexibility when saving for future education costs. For some households, it can complement a broader college funding strategy by providing another way to prepare thoughtfully for a child’s educational needs.
UGMA/UTMA custodial accounts can offer families a flexible way to set aside assets for a child’s future, including education expenses. Unlike education-specific accounts, these assets are not limited to college use, which may appeal to families who want broader flexibility as a child’s needs and goals evolve.

The Office of Financial Readiness College Savings Calculator can help you estimate how regular contributions may grow over time and illustrate the impact of starting early. It can be a helpful resource for families who want to better understand how consistent saving may support future education goals.
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The Federal Student Aid Estimator can help families get an early sense of potential federal student aid eligibility based on key financial information. It can be a useful starting point for understanding how aid may fit into the broader college funding picture.