When Saving Means Losing: Weighing the Benefits of College-Savings Plans

Date
2004-07
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Lumina Foundation for Education
Abstract

Explores how increased savings in 529 and other plans affect students' eligibility for need-based grants, across varying income levels and institutions. Highlights the disadvantage of prepaid plans for low-income families aiming for community colleges.

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Higher Education, Access/Cost, Higher Education
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http://www.luminafoundation.org/publications/SavingMeansLosingWebL.pdf