The manager for KY Saves 529 (previously known as The Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust) changed from TIAA-CREF to Ascensus College Savings in February 2019. The plan features a school enrollment based option, four asset allocation options, and an FDIC-insured option.
- Program typeSavings
- Inception1990, substantially changed in 2019
- State agencyKentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
- Tax deduction
- Program ManagerAscensus College Savings
- Program distributorAscensus College Savings
Eligibility
State residency requirements:
Who can be a participant/owner in the program?
Significant time or age restrictions imposed by the program:
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Contributions
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Does the program offer an e-gifting platform for receiving gift contributions?
Investment Options
Age-based/Enrollment Year investment options:
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Fees & Expenses
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Taxes and other Benefits
- Tax deduction for single filersNone
- Tax deduction for joint filersNone
Note
Kentucky doesn't offer tax deductions
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State definition of qualified expenses
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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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