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529 Plan Sponsor

A state, a state agency or educational institution that chooses a plan manager and determines the rules and limits for its plan.

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Concept at a glance

Term
529 Plan Sponsor [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

A state, a state agency or educational institution that chooses a plan manager and determines the rules and limits for its plan. [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does 529 Plan Sponsor mean in the cited reference?

A state, a state agency or educational institution that chooses a plan manager and determines the rules and limits for its plan. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — 529 Plan Sponsor ↗

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