Never too early to start
Whether your kid is in pre-K, elementary or middle school, it is never too early.
Start saving today to help fulfill his or her future college dreams. Read more.
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Pay for College
Time is on your side.
Find out about the best ways to start saving for college.
Save for your child or a family member.
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Cost of attending college
The 2036 projected cost of a 4-year, full-time, in-state, undergraduate program, in a public university is about $ 130,000.
After grants and scholarships, you may need to save up to $ 85,000.
The power of compounding growth
Set aside $ 420 per month.
In 13 years, at an estimated 4% rate of return, you will have almost $ 85,000.
Invest now in a tax-advantaged plan
Investments grow on a tax-deferred basis.
Distributions are tax-free if used for qualified higher education expenses² (for example, tuition and fees, room and board³).
Start saving now to pay for your child’s college
Open a 529 College Plan.
Benefit from tax-deferred growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses² (for example, tuition and fees, room and board³).
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Ways to fund your child’s 529 College Plan:
Set-up automatic contributions.
Share your account details with family, friends.
Update your profile at DefyEdu – tell us you have opened a 529 Plan.
Get noticed by DefyEdu Sponsors so they contribute to your child’s 529 College Plan.
¹ Consult a tax professional for information and advice regarding how to treat amounts received from a crowdfunding campaign
² To learn about IRS Tax rules about Qualified Tuition Programs (QTPs), visit https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc313 or consult a tax professional
³ The beneficiary must be attending an eligible college and be enrolled at least half-time for room and board expenses to qualify. Consult a tax professional