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Justin Helman didn’t get his dream acceptance from the University of Florida. But that isn’t stopping him from pursuing the classic college experience there.

The recent high-school graduate from Park Ridge, N.J., is set to move into a private apartment right by campus. He is enrolling in a UF online program for the first few semesters and paying an extra fee package to access services like the campus gym and student-section football-game tickets. He plans to study at the library, join clubs and might rush a fraternity.

“I’m going to get almost the entire same experience, and the only thing I’m really missing is going into class and dorming,” he said. “To me, it was just almost a no-brainer.”

More students like Helman are discovering there is another way into their dream schools.

Students who don’t get into major public flagships the traditional way are still participating in the social life of these campuses. The small-but-mighty group is moving to college towns, enrolling in online programs or nearby community colleges, living in private housing, joining Greek life, and attending game-day tailgates.

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Keith Jacobs, M.Ed, Director of Provider Development at Step Up For Students, was invited to participate in an Education Freedom Tax Credit roundtable at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, joining national leaders in a thoughtful discussion on expanding educational opportunity for families.

Read the full article on our blog: https://stepupstepfurther.org/step-further-education-freedom-tax-credit/

As food prices continue to impact household budgets, sharing resources is one way we can support families in our communities. Many restaurants are offering Kids Eat Free promotions throughout the summer, providing opportunities for parents and caregivers to reduce meal costs while spending quality time together.

Every dollar saved on a meal can be redirected toward groceries, school supplies, utilities, transportation, or other expenses.

📌 Check out these participating restaurants and their Kids Eat Free offers. Be sure to verify participation and details with your local location, as promotions may vary.

🤝 Community starts with sharing information. If you know of other local businesses offering family-friendly deals, drop them in the comments so we can help more families benefit from available resources.

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