~ The average cost of a bachelor’s degree is only $1,300 after factoring in financial aid ~ Tallahassee, FL (September 18, 2024) – The Florida Board of Governors approved the 2024 Accountability Plan for the State University System of Florida enhancing the commitment to accountability. The plan shows the System’s record-high four-year graduation rate of […]
Governor’s Press Office ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, during National College Savings Month, Governor Ron DeSantis announces record refunds to parents through the Florida Prepaid program and encourages all Florida families to take advantage of an affordable prepaid college plan. “Because of our focus on academic achievement and fiscal responsibility, Florida has both the number one ranked higher […]
The Florida Board of Governors will hold a meeting at the University of South Florida on September 18. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Strategic Planning Committee Facilities Committee Budget & Finance Committee Audit & Compliance Committee Academic & Student Affairs Committee Nomination and Governance Full Board The Board of Governors’ meeting will be streamed […]
Governor’s Press Office DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Daytona State College to highlight Florida’s success in enhancing the nursing talent pipeline through the Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) Fund and the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund. These programs incentivize and reward collaboration and performance in […]
Tallahassee, FL (August 30, 2024) – Today, the State University System of Florida celebrated the outstanding performance of its institutions in national rankings by Forbes and the Washington Monthly. This continued national recognition reflects the System’s commitment to academic excellence, student success and community service. Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges, Public Eleven of the State University System of […]
~ Wear your university’s colors on Friday, August 30, 2024 ~ Tallahassee, FL (August 27, 2024) – National College Colors Day is Friday, August 30, 2024. The State University System of Florida encourages students, alumni, and fans to honor the 12 institutions within the System and celebrate Florida’s ranking as the top state for higher […]
Congratulations to all our SUS Olympians, both current students and alumni, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics! We are proud to celebrate your incredible accomplishments.
Governor’s Press Office AVENTURA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins on Monday, July 29, and runs for two weeks, ending on Sunday, August 11. The sales tax holiday will help families to save money on items their students need for the new school year. “I am proud to announce […]
~ Florida International University becomes the fourth Preeminent Research University ~ Orlando, FL (July 1, 2024) – The Florida Board of Governors approved a plan to allocate $645 million in Performance-Based Funding to the System’s 12 institutions due to the excellence and improvement displayed in the metrics within their accountability plans. The Performance-Based Funding model […]