College Resources
Table Of Contents
529 Plan
Video: What is a 529 Plan?
Watch a video about 529 Plans
Tools / Estimators / Calculators
College Budget Tool
A tool to help you gauge the funds needed for scholarships and/or loans
College Savings Calculator
This college cost and savings calculator is the ideal tool for your college planning needs
Scholarships / Financial Aid
How Do I Obtain Financing for College?
The 3 ways college tuition is typically funded
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Private Lending
Most large banks make college loans.
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Personal Savings
529 Plans- State sponsored college savings plan that allows you to save for college and let your savings grow tax-free.
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Roth IRAs
You may contribute to Roth IRAs with your “earned” income and can take distributions to pay for qualified education expenses. However, there is a caution here. The portion of the distribution that comes from your contributions is tax-free, but the portion that comes from earnings is still subject to income tax if withdrawn before you reach age 59-1/2.
SREB Southern Regional Education Board
Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college, at in-state tuition rates
Dental Schools
Find scholarship programs sponsored by Federal and state governments, professional dental associations, and colleges and universities across the country
Do I Qualify for Financial Aid?
There are many myths and misconceptions about who is eligible to receive financial aid, so it’s important to have all the facts when going through this process