What is a 529 plan?

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917 A 529 plan is a college savings plan sponsored by a state or state agency. Savings can be used for tuition, books, and other qualified expenses at most accredited colleges and universities.

What is a private college 529 plan?

The Private College 529 Plan is a separate prepaid plan for private colleges sponsored by more than 250 private colleges. Educational institutions can offer a prepaid tuition plan but not a college savings plan. The first education savings plan was a prepaid tuition plan: the Michigan Education Trust (MET) was created in 1986.

Why should you consider a 529 plan?

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to be used for the beneficiary's education expenses. Use the money in your 529 for a wide range of college expenses at accredited schools nationwide in addition to tuition expenses for K-12, certain apprenticeship costs, and student loan repayments. 1