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The state of Tennessee offers two flexible investing options to assist families in planning for the future education of a child or loved one.
1) Tennessee Baccalaureate Education System Trust Prepaid Plan
The BEST Prepaid program offers the flexibility, affordability and peace of mind some parents want.
Program type: Prepaid Plan
How to enroll: The account owner or beneficiary must be a Tennessee resident at the time of program enrollment.
State residency requirements: None
Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes
Benefits - Tax Deductions: No
Benefits - Matching Grant: No
Phone: 1-888-486-2378
Website: www.treasury.state.tn.us/best
2) Tennessee's Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) Savings Plan
Tennessee's BEST 529 College Savings Plan offers families a smart tax-advantaged way to help save for future higher education costs. Offered by the state of Tennessee, the Savings Plan provides greater flexibility to families with a choice of three Investment Options -- the Managed Allocation Option , the 100% Equity Option and the Guaranteed Option.
Program type: Savings
How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.
State residency requirements: None
Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes
Benefits - Tax Deductions: No
Benefits - Matching Grant: No
Phone: 1-888-486-2378
Website: www.tnbest.org
What are some other college savings options?
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