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529 Plans by Type
Direct-sold 529 plans allow investors to purchase directly from the plan manager. You will have to rely on your own research to identify your best options, or you can hire a fee-based financial planner. Direct-sold 529 plans are approved and monitored by each state and are managed by professional investment firms. There are no sales charges with these plans.
Alabama
Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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3.5 of 5
California
Colorado
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N/A
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N/A
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Connecticut
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2.5 of 5
Delaware
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4.5 of 5
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District of Columbia
Florida
Florida 529 Savings Plan
Restricted to Florida residents
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4 of 5
Georgia
Hawaii
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1.5 of 5
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3.5 of 5
Idaho
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3.5 of 5
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2.5 of 5
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3.5 of 5
Illinois
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4.5 of 5
Indiana
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Iowa
Kansas
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4.5 of 5
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4.5 of 5
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4.5 of 5
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3.5 of 5
Kentucky
Louisiana
START Saving Program
Restricted to Louisiana residents
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Maine
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3.5 of 5
Maryland
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3.5 of 5
Massachusetts
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5 of 5
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4.5 of 5
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Michigan
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4.5 of 5
Minnesota
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3.5 of 5
Mississippi
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2 of 5
Missouri
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4.5 of 5
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4.5 of 5
Montana
Nebraska
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N/A
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Nevada
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3.5 of 5
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2.5 of 5
New Hampshire
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4.5 of 5
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5 of 5
New Jersey
NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan
Restricted to New Jersey residents
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4.5 of 5
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4.5 of 5
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3.5 of 5
New Mexico
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New York
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5 of 5
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
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5 of 5
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5 of 5
Oklahoma
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3.5 of 5
Oregon
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4.5 of 5
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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4.5 of 5
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4 of 5
South Carolina
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold)
Restricted to South Carolina residents
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5 of 5
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4 of 5
South Dakota
CollegeAccess 529 (Direct-sold)
Restricted to South Dakota residents
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3.5 of 5
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2.5 of 5
Tennessee
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Texas
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4 of 5
Utah
Vermont
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4.5 of 5
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3 of 5
Virginia
Washington
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4.5 of 5
West Virginia
SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan
Restricted to West Virginia residents
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5 of 5
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