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How 529 Plans Cover Your Childs Study Abroad Program
In this episode of The College Savings Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how 529 plans can be used to fund your child's study abroad program. They break down the specific rules: which programs qualify, what expenses count (tuition, room and board, airfare, insurance), and how to handle foreign currency and exchange rates. The hosts walk through a concrete example of a student spending a semester at the University of Sydney through an accredited U.S. program. They clarify what happens if the program is not affiliated with a U.S. institution and how to document expenses for IRS purposes. The…
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