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The Florida Student Association, Inc., is a student issues group formed in 1976 to represent the students of the State University System of Florida. The Florida Student Association is composed of the student body presidents of the state universities and their respective staffs. For the 2006-2007 year, membership includes: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University , Florida International University, Florida State University , New College of Florida, the University of Central Florida , University of Florida , the University of North Florida , the University of South Florida , and the University of West Florida .

FSA tracks major issues involving higher education in the state, coordinates the collective efforts of each of our member student governments, helping to provide a cohesive and unified voice before the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Board of Education, the Florida Legislature, the Executive Office of the Governor, and University Boards of Trustees. FSA advocates for student concerns before these and other policy making bodies, ensuring that students have a voice in state decision making. With a full-time staff in Tallahassee , FSA has proven to be an extremely effective tool in advocating for student concerns. 

In addition to serving as an effective governmental relations organization, FSA holds monthly meetings where student leaders can interact with their peers from other institutions, sharing ideas and hoping to improve the effectiveness of each individual student government (SG). At these monthly meetings, student body presidents, vice presidents, directors of student lobbying, senators and other SG officials share ideas, receive legislative updates, and formulate policy for the statewide association. 

FSA further communicates with other student associations nationwide, helping students across the United States in key areas that effect student life. Through greater communication, both within Florida and throughout the country, it is our goal to improve the quality of education received by students, as well as provide greater opportunities for every student to succeed.