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Tax-Preferred College Savings Plans: An Introduction to 529 Plans. CRS Report R42807, Version 11. Updated
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Brendan McDermott – Congressional Research Service, 2024
Families may choose to save for college or elementary and secondary education expenses using tax-advantaged qualified tuition programs (QTPs), also known as 529 plans. This report provides an overview of the mechanics of 529 plans and examines the specific tax advantages of these plans. Specifically, this report is structured to first compare…
Descriptors: Tax Credits, Tuition, Paying for College, Student Financial Aid
Post-Purchase Federal Financial Aid: How (in)Effective Is the IRS's Student Loan Interest Deduction (SLID) in Reaching Lower-Income Taxpayers and Students?
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González Canché, Manuel S. – Research in Higher Education, 2022
Federal financial aid policies for higher education may be classified based on their "for-purchase" and "post-purchase" natures. The former include grants, loans, and workstudy and intend to help students finance or afford college attendance, persistence, and graduation. Post-purchase policies are designed to minimize financial…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Student Financial Aid, Student Loan Programs, Low Income Groups
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Financial Aid Basics, 2021
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Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 2021
Financial aid has helped millions of students pay for their education beyond high school. This document provides information about federal and Minnesota financial aid programs, including the following sections: (1) How do I apply for financial aid?; (2) Five basic steps to apply for financial aid; (3) What types of financial aid are available?;…
Descriptors: Student Financial Aid, Higher Education, College Applicants, College Credits
Higher Education Tax Benefits: Brief Overview and Budgetary Effects. CRS Report R41967, Version 47. Updated
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Crandall-Hollick, Margot L. – Congressional Research Service, 2020
The federal government provides financial assistance to individuals for higher education expenses in two major ways: tax benefits and traditional student aid (loans, grants, and work-study assistance). Since 1997, education tax benefits have become an increasingly important component of federal higher education policy. In 2019 and 2020, 12 tax…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Taxes, Federal Aid, Student Financial Aid
Higher Education Tax Benefits: Brief Overview and Budgetary Effects. CRS Report R41967, Version 54. Updated
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Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.; McDermott, Brendan – Congressional Research Service, 2022
Since 1997, education tax benefits have become an increasingly important component of federal higher education policy. For 2023, 11 higher education-related tax benefits are available. After 2025, absent legislative action, this number will effectively increase to 13. Two provisions that are temporarily suspended are scheduled to be…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Tax Credits, Federal Aid, Incentives
Revisiting Nebraska's Private Education Sector
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Kristof, John M.; Ritter, Colyn; Catt, Andrew D. – EdChoice, 2023
Nebraska does not currently have any private educational choice programs, but recent legislative pushes have brought options such as education savings accounts (ESAs) into the spotlight. ESAs allow parents to withdraw their children from public district or charter schools and receive a deposit of public funds into government-authorized savings…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Private Schools, Private Education, Educational Finance
Higher Education Tax Benefits: Brief Overview and Budgetary Effects. CRS Report R41967, Version 51. Updated
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Crandall-Hollick, Margot L. – Congressional Research Service, 2021
The federal government provides financial assistance to individuals for higher education expenses in two major ways: tax benefits and traditional student aid (loans, grants, and work-study assistance). Since 1997, education tax benefits have become an increasingly important component of federal higher education policy. In 2021, 11 higher…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Tax Credits, Federal Aid, Incentives
Does the State Allow K-12 Tuition to Be Claimed as an Eligible Expense? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
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Education Commission of the States, 2020
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state…
Descriptors: Investment, Parent Financial Contribution, State Policy, Taxes
What Is the Maximum Annual Contribution by the Account Owner That Would Be Eligible for a State Income Tax Deduction? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
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Education Commission of the States, 2020
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state…
Descriptors: Paying for College, Investment, Higher Education, Parent Financial Contribution
What Is the Name of the State-Sponsored 529 Program? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
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Education Commission of the States, 2020
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state…
Descriptors: Paying for College, Investment, Higher Education, Parent Financial Contribution
Exploring Kentucky's Private Education Sector
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Catt, Andrew D.; Kristoff, John M. – EdChoice, 2022
From November 2 to December 10, 2021, EdChoice Kentucky administered a survey of Kentucky's private K-12 schools. The purpose of that assessment was six-fold: (1) forecast a count of currently available seats and capacities to enroll additional students, (2) measure the familiarity with and potential interest in various private school choice…
Descriptors: Enrollment Projections, Enrollment Management, Enrollment Rate, Private Schools
Are Withdrawals for Qualified Expenses Exempt from Additional State Taxes? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
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Education Commission of the States, 2020
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state…
Descriptors: Paying for College, Investment, Higher Education, Parent Financial Contribution
What Is the Maximum Amount Allowed in 529 Plans for a Single Beneciary? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
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Education Commission of the States, 2020
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state…
Descriptors: Paying for College, Investment, Higher Education, Parent Financial Contribution
Does the State Have a Program to Provide State Contributions to 529 Plans That is Accessible to ALL Residents Regardless of Income? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
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Education Commission of the States, 2020
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state…
Descriptors: Paying for College, Investment, Higher Education, Parent Financial Contribution
Does State Statute Explicitly Reference the Federal Tax Code Regarding Eligible Expenses? 50-State Comparison: 529 Education Savings Plans
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Education Commission of the States, 2020
The 50-State Comparison on 529 Education Savings Plans provides a national comparison of state policies and activities related to state 529 education savings plans. It focuses on three main categories of state policies related to 529 plans: contributions, withdrawals, and eligible expenses. The information in this resource was gathered from state…
Descriptors: Paying for College, Investment, Higher Education, Parent Financial Contribution
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