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Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program

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This prepaid tuition program offers a variety of tuition packages to Nevada families and University of Nevada alumni.

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General

Program type:

Prepaid contract

How to enroll:

Enroll directly with the program.

Initial year of operation:

1998

Enrollment period:

December 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010, continuing through June 30, 2010 for newborns.

State agency(ies):

Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada and the State Treasurer's Office

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Eligibility

State residency requirements:

The account owner or beneficiary must be a Nevada resident or account owner must be an alumnus of a Nevada college or university.

Who can be a participant/owner in the program?

Individuals at least 18 years old, UGMA/UTMA custodians, and legal entities

Significant time or age restrictions imposed by the program:

The beneficiary must be in the 9th grade or below and 18 years old or younger at the time the contract is purchased. The beneficiary has up to ten years from high school graduation or until age 30 to begin using benefits, with extensions granted for military service.

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Contractual Features

Contract prices:

In the 2010 enrollment, prices range from as little as $4,000 for a two-year community college contract for a newborn to as much as $20,950 for a four-year university contract for a ninth grader. An extended payment plan is available. For 2010 enrollment, the first payment is due May 15, 2010.

Available tuition packages:

Four-year university plan, two-year university plan, one-year university plan, two-year community college plan, or a combination plan.

Benefits for beneficiary attending private or out-of-state institution:

Weighted average tuition at in-state Nevada public institutions, limited to actual tuition incurred, less $25 one-time, out-of-state school processing fee.

Contract payment options:

Lump sum, 5-year monthly payment plan, or extended monthly payment plan that ends when child reaches college age.

Are program benefits backed by the full faith and credit of the state?

No

Are program benefits collateralized or guaranteed in any other way?

No

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Fees & Expenses

Enrollment or application fee:

$100

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Taxes and other Benefits

Program match on contributions:

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State tax deduction or credit for contributions:

Not applicable. Nevada does not have a personal income tax.

State tax treatment of qualified distributions:

Not applicable. Nevada does not have a personal income tax.

Does the sponsoring state exclude the value of an account for state financial aid purposes?

Yes, the account is excluded for purposes of determining eligibility for a grant, scholarship, or work opportunity based on need and offered or administered by a state agency

Does participation in the program provide beneficiaries with any advantages in qualifying for resident tuition status at state institutions?

No

Does the program have a formal agreement with a rewards program or outside scholarship program?

No

Statutory protection of an account from creditors:

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Distributions & Terminations

To whom are distributions made payable:

Account owner, eligible educational institution, or other third party, as directed by account owner

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Account Changes

Policy regarding participant/owner changes:

Accepts requests to transfer contract ownership.

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Contact

Telephone:

1-888-477-2667

Web site:

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