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529 Plans as a Cybersecurity Education Funding Tool
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how 529 plans can be used to fund cybersecurity bootcamps and certifications, a qualified expense under the SECURE Act. They discuss the growing demand for cyber talent, the cost of programs like SANS or CompTIA certifications, and how families can leverage 529 plans for non-degree training. Lucas shares a specific example: a student using a 529 plan to pay for a 20-week cybersecurity bootcamp at a community college, which qualifies as a trade school under current rules. They also touch on the flexibility of 529 plans for online programs and the…
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