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Why Save?. The cost of college education is rising well beyond the rate of inflation. According to many online calculators the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board for a four-year degree in 2028 will be $242,091 for a public institution, $487,328 for private. . Make a Plan.
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Why Save? The cost of college education is rising well beyond the rate of inflation. According to many online calculators the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board for a four-year degree in 2028 will be $242,091 for a public institution, $487,328 for private.
Make a Plan • What is your income? • How much of a risk can you take? • Do you think you can qualify for financial aid? • How much time do you have to save? • What are your goals?
Savings Plans to Consider • 529 Qualified Tuition Plan:College Savings Account • 529 Qualified Tuition Plan:Prepaid Tuition Plan • Coverdell Education SavingsAccount (ESA) • UGMA/UTMA
529 Savings Plans • College Savings Account • Prepaid Tuition Plan
529 Savings Plans • College Savings Account • Prepaid Tuition Plan
529 Savings Plans • College Savings Account • Prepaid Tuition Plan
529 Savings Plans Cashing Out a PrepaidTuition Plan
529 Savings Plans • You don’t expect to qualify for financial aid • You’re a conservative or novice investor • You understand the risks Best Candidates for Prepaid Tuition Plans
529 Savings Plans • What’s the tax treatment? College Savings Account vs. Prepaid Tuition Plan
529 Savings Plans • Who is eligible? • What are the contribution limits? College Savings Account vs. Prepaid Tuition Plan
529 Savings Plans • Account allocation? • Can I change beneficiaries? College Savings Account vs. Prepaid Tuition Plan
529 Savings Plans • Are there financialaid implications? College Savings Account vs. Prepaid Tuition Plan
529 Savings Plans • www.savingforcollege.com • www.collegesavings.org Do Your Homework!
Beyond 529 Plans • Coverdell Education SavingAccount (ESA) • UGMA/UTMA
Beyond 529 Plans • Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) • UGMA/UTMA
Beyond 529 Plans • Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) • UGMA/UTMA