Two FDIC-insured options are offered in the CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan: (1) fixed-rate CDs with one-year, two-year or three-year maturities, and (2) the Honors Savings Account, a high-yield savings account available from College Savings Bank, a Division of NexBank. The plan ceased offering InvestorSure CDs and CollegeSure CDs to investors as of August 2, 2016 and October 21, 2016. InvestorSure CDs and CollegeSure CDS issued prior to those dates will continue to be managed and serviced by CollegeSure until their maturity dates. As of May 31, 2024, the CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan is closed to new enrollments.
- Program typeSavings
- Inception2011
- State agencyIndiana Education Savings Authority (IESA)
- Tax deduction
- Program ManagerCollege Savings Bank, a Division of NexBank
- Program distributorCollege Savings Bank, a Division of NexBank
Eligibility
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Investment Options
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Fees & Expenses
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Taxes and other Benefits
- For single filers, 20% amounting to up to$1,500/yr
- For joint filers, 20% amounting to up to$1,500/yr
Example
Married filing jointly residents contributing $100/month can expect an additional $0 a year in tax savings.
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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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