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Using 529 Funds for Your Childs Study Abroad Program
Episode 86 of The College Savings Podcast dives into a less-talked-about 529 plan benefit: using funds for your child's study abroad program. Hosts Lucas and Luna break down the IRS rules, qualified expenses including tuition, room and board, and travel, and the tax implications. They explore a case study of a family using 529 funds for a semester in Spain, covering costs from airfare to living expenses. The episode clarifies how 529 plans treat foreign institutions, the importance of checking if the school is Title IV eligible, and why planning ahead for currency fluctuations matters…
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