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Education is the most empowering force in the world. It breaks down barriers, develops skills, creates opportunities, and builds confidence. In today’s economy and workforce, a postsecondary education can truly change a person’s life.
I am living proof of this and grateful for Florida Prepaid College Plans.
Like many Miami residents, I was born to two Cuban immigrants. My grandparents had come to the United States to rebuild their lives and provide all they could for their children.
For my grandparents, this meant repeating their education. They spent over a decade of their lives attending college, all while raising their own family in a new country. The sacrifices that my grandparents and parents made greatly influenced my decisions as a parent.
My father attended medical school in Spain and my mother was raising a newborn – more than 4,000 miles away from the comforts of everything they knew. When they moved back to Miami, I can’t imagine it was an easy decision for them to put money every month toward my Florida Prepaid College Plan. My college years probably seemed like a lifetime away, as they managed and cared for myself and three younger siblings.
Thanks to their sacrifice, I was able to complete my bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from Florida International University and graduate debt free. I had the financial freedom to then focus on gaining experience in my field. I began my career in hospitality, working for industry leaders like The Biltmore Hotel and the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, and then co-founded my own boutique event firm.
When my husband and I became parents, one of the first things we did as a family was to start a Prepaid Plan for both of our children, providing them the same financial security and debt-free future that our parents had gifted us so many years earlier.
Florida Prepaid College Plans are the lowest prices they have been in 10 years, starting at just $34 per month. Open Enrollment is available now until Apr. 30. I encourage all families to consider this gift and sign up your children, grandchildren, godchildren, or other school-age family members for plans.
Gloria Fonts Suarez is the spouse of City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
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