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How 529 Plans Can Cover Your Childs Transcript and Testing Fees
In episode 119 of The College Savings Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down a lesser-known but valuable 529 plan expense: transcript requests, AP exam fees, SAT/ACT registration costs, and other credentialing expenses. They explain the IRS safe-harbor rules, how to document these expenses as qualified higher education costs, and why schools' billing systems often don't make this obvious. With college applications costing hundreds per student, this episode shows families how to put their 529 dollars to work for every step of the enrollment process — not just tuition. Featuring specific…
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