I stood on the stage in front of the students, families, and friends at the Winter Concert for the C. Leon King High School Band and Orchestra. In my hand I clutched a check for a 2-year college scholarship worth $8,000. I knew the opportunity had the power to positively impact a future world changer. I announced with pride, “The recipient is none other than Bianca Mateo.” The crowd began to clap and cheer. Handing over that check to Bianca and congratulating her family is a moment I will never forget.

Dr. Graham with 2-year college scholarship recipient, Bianca Mateo

As the 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year, Florida PrePaid offered me the opportunity to award a two-year scholarship to a student at my high school. As an alum of C. Leon King High School, I know firsthand how important a great education is to the community. Florida PrePaid is giving Bianca a chance to reach her higher education dreams without financial burden. Your family can have the same opportunity with a Florida PrePaid plan.

A Prepaid Plan allows families to lock in future college costs for less, so their child’s college tuition is ready and waiting for them. Families pick a Prepaid Plan to fit their budget and savings goals, and Plans are guaranteed by the State of Florida.

The Florida Prepaid College Board has announced the 2020 Open Enrollment window with the lowest Prepaid Plan prices in five years, giving Florida families an opportunity to start saving for college risk-free for as little as $44 a month for a newborn. The special pricing is available during Open Enrollment from February 1 through April 30. Now through April 30, families can use the code EDU1920 to save $25 off the application fee.

I encourage you to learn more about the Florida PrePaid plans by visiting myfloridaprepaid.com. I am forever grateful to Florida PrePaid for their generosity and for giving me the privilege of awarding this scholarship to Bianca Mateo. Thanks to Florida PrePaid, we all have the chance to positively impact a future world changer.