ERIC Number: ED606843
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Publication Date: 2020-Jun
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Does the State Have a Program to Provide State Contributions to 529 Plans That is Accessible to ALL Residents Regardless of Income? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
Education Commission of the States
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state statutes, regulations, program information on state websites, and program disclosure documents. This document provides information on if a state has a program to provide state contributions to 529 plans that is accessible to all residents regardless of income. Some states offer a direct or matching contribution of state funds to in-state investors. Of the states with a 529 plan, 14 have contribution programs available to all in-state residents. The state contribution amount varies depending on state policy and available funds. [View the full "50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans" here: https://www.ecs.org/50-state-comparison-529-education-savings-plans.]
Descriptors: Paying for College, Investment, Higher Education, Parent Financial Contribution, State Policy, Taxes, Tax Credits, Money Management, Educational Finance, Student Financial Aid, State Aid
Education Commission of the States. ECS Distribution Center, 700 Broadway Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80203-3460. Tel: 303-299-3692; Fax: 303-296-8332; e-mail: ecs@ecs.org; Web site: http://www.ecs.org
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Education Commission of the States
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