Vanguard 529 plan comparison tool

Compare 529 college savings plans

Many 529 savings plans feature Vanguard funds and/or investment management. Choose a plan associated with Vanguard and compare it with other 529 savings plans.

Certain education savings withdrawals can be treated as a qualified education expense under the federal tax benefit; however, because each state makes its own rules, it's less clear whether account owners can receive a state tax break for such withdrawals, including K-12 tuition, apprenticeship program expenses, student loan repayments, and Roth IRA rollovers. To find out if you qualify for a state benefit, check the state where you pay state income tax—even if another state sponsors your 529 plan. You should consult your tax advisor for guidance.

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For more information about any 529 savings plan, contact the plan provider to obtain a Program Description, which includes investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information; read and consider it carefully before investing. If you are not a taxpayer of the state offering the plan, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program. Other state benefits may include financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors. Vanguard Marketing Corporation serves as distributor for some 529 plans.

This tool isn't intended to constitute, nor does it constitute, tax advice. Information provided by the tool related to each plan could be delayed. Be sure to review a plan's Program Description before investing. You should consult your own tax advisor for more information on the tax implications of investing in a 529 plan based on your own particular circumstances.

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