Some families who use the Florida Prepaid tuition program can expect money back this year. The rates are the lowest in five years, with its one-year Florida University plan starting at $44 dollars a month.
About 224,000 families that enrolled in a plan in 2008 and later can expect either a refund check or payment deferments from Florida Prepaid. Learn more about the $511 million initiative in this explainer video.
Open enrollment for Florida Prepaid started at the beginning of the month and will continue until April 30. For more information on the refund or Florida Prepaid, visit myfloridaprepaid.com.
Maria Lago is a Brazilian journalism student at Florida International University. She loves writing, reading and taking photos. When she graduates she hopes to work at a newspaper, magazine or work with marketing.
Originally from the southwest coast of Florida, Tamica Jean-Charles is a journalism student at Florida International University. When she graduates she hopes to cover culture and urban communities for a big city. When she is not working, Tamica loves to attend local concerts and source out the best Haitian food in South Florida.
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