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How 529 Plans Cover Your Child's Apprenticeship Program
In this episode of The College Savings Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a powerful yet often overlooked use for 529 plans: funding apprenticeship programs. As of June 2026, apprenticeships are booming across industries like construction, healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing. Lucas explains how the SECURE 2.0 Act expanded 529 eligibility to include registered apprenticeship costs, including fees, tools, and equipment. They walk through a concrete example: a high school graduate entering a four-year electrical apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, showing…
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