Ways for Grandparents and Others to Help

The gift of a college education is a great way to say, "I want to provide for a child's future." Let others know how they can purchase or contribute to a child's college savings plan:

• Anyone at least 18 years old can purchase a Florida Prepaid College Plan as long as the beneficiary (student) or the parent/guardian has been a Florida resident for the past 12 consecutive months. The purchaser, who can live out of state, could be a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or family friend.
• Once a child is enrolled in the Florida Prepaid College Plan, friends and family, on special occasions like birthdays or holidays, could send you (as the account owner) contributions to help pay for the plan.
• You can download a Florida Prepaid College Plan Gift Certificate to send to your child or grandchild.
• Once a Florida College Investment Plan is opened for a child, anyone can contribute directly to that plan. Family and friends can make a gift by:
  1. Making a check or money order payable to the Florida College Investment Plan. A minimum $25 contribution is required.
  2. Downloading a Florida College Investment Plan Gift Certificate to send to your child or grandchild, and mailing the gift coupon including the account number, and a check or money order to: Florida College Investment Plan, P.O. Box 31483, Tampa, FL 33631-3483 Blue is PDF