Kentucky's Affordable Prepaid Tuition (KAPT) is no longer available
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Kentucky's Affordable Prepaid Tuition (KAPT) plan was closed to new enrollments in 2004. Participants could choose one of three KAPT packages: Value, Standard, or Premium. The first two are designed to lock in tuition at Kentucky public institutions, while the Premium plan is geared toward private college tuition rates. Kentucky also offers the Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust, a direct-sold 529 savings plan.
- Program typePrepaid contract
- Enrollment periodMost recent enrollment ended December 13, 2004. The program is currently closed to new enrollment.
- Inception2001
- State agencyKentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
- Tax deduction
Ratings & Rankings
Our overall rating for KY residents
This program is not open to you either because it has residency requirements or because it has stopped accepting new enrollments.
Our overall rating for non-residents
This program is not open to you either because it has residency requirements or because it has stopped accepting new enrollments.
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Eligibility
State residency requirements:
Who can be a participant/owner in the program?
Significant time or age restrictions imposed by the program:
Contributions
Minimum contributions:
Contractual Features
Contract prices:
Available tuition packages:
Benefits for beneficiary attending private or out-of-state institution:
Contract payment options:
Are program benefits backed by the full faith and credit of the state?
Are program benefits collateralized or guaranteed in any other way?
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Fees & Expenses
Enrollment or application fee:
Taxes and other Benefits
- Tax deduction for single filersNone
- Tax deduction for joint filersNone
Note
Kentucky doesn't offer tax deductions
Program match on contributions:
State tax deduction or credit for contributions:
State tax treatment of qualified distributions:
State tax treatment of rollovers:
Does the sponsoring state exclude the value of an account for state financial aid purposes?
Does participation in the program provide beneficiaries with any advantages in qualifying for resident tuition status at state institutions?
Is there a rewards program or outside scholarship program that works with this program?
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