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12 simple ways to prepare a student to win college scholarships
by Monica Matthews, College Scholarship ExpertNo matter how old or young your children are, there are ways you can prepare now to help them win future college scholarships.
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Top 529 College Savings Plans
One-year rankings are based on a plan's average investment returns over the last 12 months.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
3 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment Plan |
Three-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last three years.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
3 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
Five-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last five years
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
3 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment Plan |
10-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last ten years.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
3 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |