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How 529 Plans Fund Apprenticeships and Vocational Schools
Most families assume 529 plans are strictly for four-year universities, but federal rules expanded in 2019 to cover registered apprenticeship programs and vocational schools. Lucas and Luna break down the specific mechanics of using 529 funds for trade school tuition, tools, and even student loan repayments up to ten thousand dollars lifetime per beneficiary. They examine a case study of a family funding a three-year electrician apprenticeship and compare the tax benefits against standard savings accounts, highlighting why this shift matters for parents of non-traditional students as we…
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