College Savings Plans

College Savings Plans, such as Section 529 Plans, are state-sponsored, tax-deferred savings plans that help families save for college.

  • Available to anyone-you can contribute to a Section 529 plan regardless of your annual income or your age.
  • Can benefit anyone-you can contribute for the benefit of a grandchild, niece or nephew, as well as your own child.
  • Savings are tax deferred, and withdrawals are tax-free.
  • Generous tax benefits.

Child's Age (Years) Average Cost1
Private College
Average Cost1
Public College
One $257,543 $118,312
Four $222,475 $102,200
Eight $183,031 $84,080
Twelve $150,580 $69,173
Sixteen $123,884 $56,909

Types of College Savings Plans

Prepaid tuition plans:
Your cash contributions buy a specific number of course units at today’s prices. If tuition increases, the state pays the difference between the number of credit hours you bought and current costs-but only if the student attends an in-state school.

NextStudent Scholar'sEdge™ 529 higher education college savings plan:
If you’re not sure your child will attend a state school, this may be the plan for you. The NextStudent Scholar’sEdge plan gives you the opportunity to contribute to a tax-deferred account established for the student (known as the named beneficiary), and invested in a savings vehicle, such as stock or a mutual fund. The amount available for college depends on the amount you invest and the rate of growth-which may or may not be enough to cover school costs.
To learn more about 529 Savings Plans or to establish an account, simply tell us how to contact you.

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