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The Greatest Gift of ALL
This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Board, through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own.
One of the greatest gifts my parents ever gave me, was the gift of a college education. Growing up my parents always talked about how a college education can open up doors for you and help make your goals & dreams come true. I remember hearing how important college is repeatedly from my parents over the years. My parents would say “there is nothing more important than a college education and doing well in school to get to college.” College was always this dreamy, wonderland, full of incredible opportunities that would come up in family conversations. Both my parents would talk to us about how they wished they went to college.
I was the first person in my family to graduate from a four- year university. Truly blessed to walk away from undergraduate education, debt-free, and with no student loans to repay. It was the best gift that my parents could have given to me. I never realized how amazing that gift was until I graduated from college debt-free and able to start my career without worrying about paying back student loans. I’m still so grateful to my parents for doing that for me, it meant that my future wasn’t harmed by taking out loans. One of my friends wasn’t as fortunate as I was and had to take out a few loans, leaving her with a lot of debt and a poor credit score. Thankfully, she’s starting to get on top of all of the debt and she’s slowly rebuilding her credit rating by using a credit card, as advised by this link here. This will be so much better for her future, she should stand a better chance at being able to get a loan for a house or a car in the future now. Everytime I speak to her, I feel even more thankful for my parents doing what they did for me. There are so many people who don’t have the ability to do that, and rely on financial assistance from somewhere like SoFi to make it through college. I know for many people student loans are a worry, and some feel that there is no way they can get through college without getting one (or a few), there are tips out there to avoid student loans, which can give you some peace of mind about going to college without the worry of masses of debt, instead you’ll be enjoying your time learning. The gift of education is one of the greatest presents I have ever received. It is a gift that keeps giving in more ways than one. It is a gift that I want to give my son and for him to give his kids one day.
This holiday season give the gift of education. It’s a gift that doesn’t only have to come from parents. Grandparent, aunts, uncles, whoever can give the gift of knowledge. Florida Prepaid College Board has created prepaid plans to fit everyone’s budget. The 1-Year Florida University Plan allows multiple purchasers to buy a plan for the same child. So different family members can help pay for your child’s higher education by purchasing a one year, or 30 credit hours, at a time according to their budget and timeline. The 1-Year Florida University Plan is “stackable” or allows multiple family members to contribute to paying for a child’s education. For example, Mom and dad can buy one year, grandparents can buy another, aunt and uncle can buy a third, grandmother can buy another, and then a child has tuition at a 4-year university paid for without the parents or one family member taking on the entire burden. Use our promo code Honey1718 to get $25 off the application fee.
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Ave says
I was the first person in my family to graduate from a university too! We just started a college fund for our daughter this year. The 1-Year Florida University Plan sounds like a really great idea!
ANOSA says
It is good to know that there are plans like this now. We can already make sure of the education of our kids with this and no need to worry.
Kisa Johnson says
I wish I could have saved for college for the kids. My oldest graduates high school this year, but plans to take a year off to work and save up money so she can start after a year and two summers of working. I can’t believe my baby is that old though!
Mimi Green says
Great information. I don’t want any of my kids to be riddled with college debt. We started saving for them once I found out they were on the way. We continue to contribute every two weeks, a lot of time consistency is the key.
Amanda says
You are so spot on that giving your loved ones financial support on their college journey is so incredibly important and the greatest gift you can give. That’s why I ask my kids’ grandparents to contribute to their college funds as holiday gifts.
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Debra Hawkins says
This is such a neat idea! My husband is pretty set on the idea that our kids need to put themselves through college because that is what we had to do, but I would love to have something.
Dina Demarest says
Sometimes, I can’t wait for my kids to grow up and start college but I am afraid that I am going to miss them so much! Uggh.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I have a college loan that I carry debt for. This is a great plan for those with disposable income that can and want to give towards education instead of a child working for it.
Franc Ramon says
Education is really a priceless gift. It’s nice that they have plans already you can purchase to ensure the gift of learning.
Liz Mays says
Giving the gift of education is a wonderful idea. It’s definitely worth considering for kids with lots of career goals.
Karen Dawkins says
My husband and I were both the first in our families to go to college. We didn’t have a college savings plan of any kind, so we spent about 15 years paying off loans. When we had kids, one of our first decisions was to start saving for college for our kids so they wouldn’t need loans. Giving them the gift of a debt-free start to adulthood means a lot to us. One down. Two to go. 😉
candy says
Enlist grandparents and other relatives to help by giving money put into a college account to be used later. We did this for our grandchildren and you would be amazed at how much money they have now.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom says
I was lucky that my college debt wasn’t very high. My wedding actually cost more than the total of my school loans. We have our children’s college fund growing now.
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Lisa says
What a neat idea for a gift. I would have been tickled to get some money for school for Christmas when I was younger.
Teresa says
we (my husband and I ) feel the exact same way your parents did. I keep telling my kiddos, your only job right now is to focus on good grades, your educations and getting into the best school you can, that we can afford! We opened college funds as soon as all our kiddos were born. They have a great start on their education funds
Alli Smith says
What a wonderful plan and such a great idea to give the gift of college for Christmas. I’m going to add to my grandkids’ college funds every chance I get.
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robin rue says
These are great ways to save for college. I suppose my kids will end up having to take out student loans like I did, though.
Amber Myers says
I love that there are plans like this! Family members helping out is awesome. I know we won’t be able to afford sending our kids to college on our own.
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