Education Planning
With more students graduating from college with thousands of dollars in student loan debt, funding an education can be one of the most impactful investments you can make. No matter how much time you have before the first tuition payment is due, we can help you plan for funding education in a way that makes the most sense for you and your family.
Strategies for Education Planning
Understanding Where You Are
- Who is the education for?
- Is your student eligible for merit- or need based aid?
- How much of the education do you want to pay for?
- How long before your funds are needed?
- How does this goal impact your other financial goals?
Creating a Plan
- Determining the best plan based on your timeline
- Identifying best-fit funding vehicles
- Examining strategies that can maximize your gift while minimizing its impact on your taxes
Evaluating Your Plan's Performance
- Reviewing the performance of your funding vehicle(s)
- Benchmarking your progress against goal
Resources for Education Planning
How Should I Save for My Child’s Education?
Five vehicles that can help you make the most of saving for college.
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Four Ways To Use Leftover 529 Money
What to do with a 529 education savings plan when there’s no college left to spend it on.
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What You Can (And Can’t) Pay for With 529 Funds
529 plans are useful tools for funding an education – but knowing which expenses you can use the funds on is crucial.
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