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529 Plans

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

1) Pennsylvania Direct Plan

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: 800-294-6195

Website: pa529direct.s.upromise.com

2) Pennsylvania Guaranteed Savings Plan

The Guaranteed Savings Plan is a lower risk and affordable way to save for college.

Program type: Prepaid Plan

How to enroll: The account owner or beneficiary must be a Pennsylvania resident at the time of program enrollment.

State residency requirements: None

Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes

Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes

Benefits - Matching Grant: Yes

Phone: 1-800-440-4000

Website: tap529.uii.upromise.com


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