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Start a College Savings Account
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have plans that can help parents save for
their children's college education. These plans can be a:
- Prepaid tuition plan in which you make payments that are invested to cover
projected tuition costs when your child is ready for college.
- College savings plan to which you make regular contributions that are invested
and can be used to cover more college costs than just tuition.
Some states offer one type, some offer both. For the plans available in your
state, go to www.savingforcollege.com.
Tax Breaks
For college students and their families, the student loan interest deduction, Hope Tax
Credit, and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit can help relieve the burden of paying for
higher education, perhaps by as much as several thousand dollars. For more information,
call the IRS Help Line at (800) 829-1040, read IRS Publication 970, or consult your
tax advisor.
Parent Loans
Parents can help pay their children’s education through a Federal PLUS Loan. The
Student Loan People offer great benefits with our BestPLUS Loan.
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