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Answers to commonly asked questions about Section 529 college savings plans.

Find your state's 529 plan here, or take a look at what other states and private colleges have to offer.(Premium subscribers receive expanded details.)

Side-by-side details of different 529 plans using our "529 Evaluator" tool. (Premium subscribers receive expanded details.)

Our 2008 Fee Study compares the lowest and highest 10-year expense totals for all direct-sold 529 savings plans.

We rate the overall usefulness of every 529 plan, one rating if you reside in the sponsoring state, another if you do not.

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