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Using 529 Plans for Independent Study and Credit-by-Exam Fees
Episode 38 of The College Savings Podcast explores how families can use 529 plan funds to cover costs associated with independent study programs and credit-by-examination fees, like those for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Lucas and Luna discuss the IRS rules that allow these expenses to qualify as qualified higher education expenses (QHEEs) when the exams are taken for college credit at an eligible institution. They walk through a concrete example: a student pays $100 for a CLEP exam and $50 for a proctoring fee — both can be covered by a 529…
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