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Prepaid Tuition Plans

A type of 529 plan that lets an account owner purchase units or credits at participating colleges or universities for future tuition for the account beneficiary.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Prepaid Tuition Plans [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 type of 529 plan that lets an account owner purchase units or credits at participating colleges or universities for future tuition for the account beneficiary. [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Prepaid Tuition Plans mean in the cited reference?

A type of 529 plan that lets an account owner purchase units or credits at participating colleges or universities for future tuition for the account beneficiary. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Prepaid Tuition Plans ↗

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