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North Carolina 529 plans
North Carolina residents receive some state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓North Carolina residents receive some state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Featured 529 plans for North Carolina residents:
State tax deduction or credit
Contributions to North Carolina's 529 plan are not deductible in computing North Carolina taxable income.
Which 529 plans does North Carolina offer?
North Carolina offers two savings programs. The National College Savings Program has simplified its 529 investment menu in recent years and now offers age-based and static portfolios using Vanguard funds, and a federally-insured deposit account with the State Employees’ Credit Union. The Morgan Stanley National Advisory 529 Plan is offered exclusively to clients participating in Morgan Stanley sponsored investment advisory programs.
View additional details on each North Carolina plan by selecting the links below.
Direct sold 529 plans
"Do-it-yourself" type plans in which the saver enrolls and sets up the initial investment. Fortunately most 529 plans make this simple! You'll pay no sales charges beyond fund and administrative fees.
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Advisor sold 529 plans
Plans offered by investment professionals. You'll gain the guidance of a financial advisor, but will incur sales charges and/or fees as you invest.
ABLE Plans
529 ABLE accounts let Americans with disabilities save tax-deferred for education and other expenses without impacting eligibility for public benefits.
ABLE Plan
NC ABLE is offered through the National ABLE Alliance. NC ABLE was established within the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer to enable qualified individuals to save and invest, without losing means-tested benefits and supports. Funds in an NC ABLE account that are used for qualified disability expenses are tax-advantaged and are not considered income for means-tested benefits such Medicaid and Social Security Income.
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