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Four Year Colleges and Universities Average Yearly Costs

Half of all full-time students have tuition and fees of less than $10,300.

$8,655 Public Four-Year College (in-state students)

$21,706 Public Four-Year College (out-of-state students)

$29,056 Private Four-Year College

Source - bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/college-costs/college-costs-faqs
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529 College Savings

A 529 College Saving Plan offers tax-advantaged savings for college.  Saving today can make a big difference when it's time for college.  According to the College Board, the average cost for a four year public school has increased nearly 51% over the last 10 years and is expected to continue rising.  The costs of college can be cut in half by using a 529 Plan instead of relying on loans.

Going to college increases earning potential:

Among men, median earnings of four-year college graduates were 63% higher than median earnings of high school graduates in 2005.1

Among women, median earnings of four-year college graduates were 70% higher than median earnings of high school graduates in 2005.1

Plan benefits include:

  • Federal income tax breaks with tax deferred contributions
  • Possible State tax benefits (check with your state)
  • Contributor retains control of the account
  • Tax reporting needed only when you make withdrawals
  • Flexible in that you can rollover to another 529 plan
  • Provide protection for your employees
  • Select from a variety of vendors
  • Knowledgeable account managers available year round
  • Options to fit your business needs
  • Latest in technology
  • With you every step of the way
  • 40 years of experience