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529 Account Owner

A person who establishes an account for a student to save money for qualified higher education expenses or tuition for elementary or secondary public, private, or religious schools; also called the account holder or the saver.

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Concept at a glance

Term
529 Account Owner [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 person who establishes an account for a student to save money for qualified higher education expenses or tuition for elementary or secondary public, private, or religious schools; also called the account holder or the saver. [1]

Source-supported connections

529 Account Owner → Mentioned in the official explanation → Qualified Higher Education Expenses [1]

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What does 529 Account Owner mean in the cited reference?

A person who establishes an account for a student to save money for qualified higher education expenses or tuition for elementary or secondary public, private, or religious schools; also called the account holder or the saver. [1]

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