JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second year in a row, Florida State has completed a recruiting class without signing a quarterback. The Seminoles have major questions and little depth at quarterback behind likely starter James Blackman. Florida State lost its two main quarterback targets when Lance LeGendre selected Maryland on Wednesday. Over the weekend the Seminoles picked up a commitment from Sandalwood quarterback Jeff Simms. FSU head coach Willie Taggart said the following after not signing a QB recruit for the second year in a row.

Georgia's haul was impressive with 21 four- or five-star recruits signing for the Bulldogs. Jim McElwain further bolstered the defense, landing linebacker Lacedrick Brunson from Jackson High School in Miami. Florida and Florida State both lost out on Levi Jones, who put a different spin on the pick-a-hat ceremony. He then pulled off the Florida shirt to reveal a Florida State shirt underneath. Florida State is considered to be a top five class, with Florida ranked somewhere in the teens.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The "Better Make Room" and "Reach Higher" campaigns celebrated students taking the next step after high school to further their education with National College Signing Day on Tuesday. "Better Make Room" was started by first lady Michelle Obama, and more than 500 schools nationwide participated in signing day. College-bound seniors at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts also celebrated being one step closer to their dreams. Julian Robertson, a talented senior at Douglas Anderson, has a dream of opening his own theater company. Another talented Douglas Anderson student will be heading north.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Better Make Room and Reach Higher campaigns celebrated students taking the next step after high school to further their education with National College Signing Day on Tuesday. Better Make Room was started by first lady Michelle Obama, and more than 500 schools nationwide participated in signing day. Robert E. Lee High had quite the pep rally Tuesday, honoring its seniors who will be continuing their education. Kyjuana Young was one of those seniors. Each senior got to represent his or her future alma mater and it was clear they're looking forward to their futures.

But Steve Soud, The Bolles School’s director of college counseling, said don't go by the sticker price for a college education. In most cases, between scholarships, grants and financial aid, most students may only pay 30 percent of that tuition. "It's always worth picking up the phone and calling the college financial aid officer to talk about specific circumstances in a family,” Soud said. According to College Board, more than $185 billion in financial aid is out there. To access nearly all needs-based college aid, parents and students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can now be filed earlier than ever.

As they make their decisions, an important factor is the school’s financial aid offer. Consumer Reports has advice on how to understand your student’s financial aid package and avoid excessive debt. RELATED: News4Jax helps celebrate College Signing Day“Contact the financial aid office and ask questions like, 'Is a grant renewable? There’s a helpful tool Consumer Reports recommended where that allows users to compare costs and financial aid at each of the schools they're considering. Get more free information from Consumer Reports on interpreting college financial aid offers.

Truett, 59, said she already had some college credits under her belt, but she took a break to focus on work and family. She said she didn't want her daughter to wait like she did. "My daughter had stopped college, and I decided that it was a way for her to really get back into it, because I really wanted to complete college myself,” Truett said. Next month, mother and daughter will move the tassel and cross the stage together with bachelor's degrees in business administration -- a degree that Truett said she will put to good use. "(I'm) looking forward to some other type of position, maybe in management, using it for a chance,” Truett said.

So when it comes to further education, it's important for students to look at all their options, including community college. Martin said community colleges offer the same high-quality education and cost less. Most also have smaller class sizes than four-year universities, and offer more than just associate's degrees and certificate programs. “At institutions like FSCJ or community college, there is student life." Martin said about two-thirds of Florida high school graduates begin their higher education careers at a community college.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Students and staff at Robert E. Lee High School on Jacksonville’s Westside are getting excited for National College Signing Day next week. News4Jax spoke with Lee High School Principal Scott Schneider, who said he can relate to many of the students when it comes to college. Schneider said the road to becoming Lee High School's principal was not an easy one. Schneider said Lee High School offers graduation coaches and a school counseling team to help with advice and resources to get students to the next level. Schneider said he hopes that keeping the Reach Higher campaign going and celebrating National College Signing Day will inspire more students to continue their education.

News4Jax is teaming up with local schools in the Better Make Room campaign to help support and encourage higher education through the National College Signing Day campaign on April 26. With competitive jobs and the rising cost of living, a higher education is important to be successful in life. According to Georgetown's Center on Education and Workforce, college graduates will make 84 percent more over their lifetimes than high school graduates. All next week, Channel 4 will have stories about college prep, financial aid and other resources to consider in post-high school education. College Signing Day is part of the Reach Higher and Better Make Room campaigns created by First Lady Michelle Obama and the White House, encouraging young people to seek higher education.