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529 Plans

The state of New York offers two flexible investing options to assist families in planning for the future education of a child or loved one.

1) New York's 529 College Savings Program

New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan provides a flexible, convenient, and low-cost way to save for college. The Program features a wide range of investment choices, tax-free withdrawals when used for qualified higher education expenses, and contributions that are tax-deductible (up to certain limits) for New York State residents.

Program type: Savings

How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.

State residency requirements: None

Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes

Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes

Benefits - Matching Grant: No

Phone: 1-877-697-2837

Website: www.nysaves.org

2) New York's 529 College Savings Program Advisor Plan

New York’s 529 College Savings Program Advisor Plan is the only college savings plan available through your financial advisor to offer New York taxpayers a state income tax deduction on contributions.

Program type: Savings

How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.

State residency requirements: None

Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes

Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes

Benefits - Matching Grant: No

Phone: 800-774-2108

Website: www.ny529advisor.com


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