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College Savings Tools & Calculators
Here you will find a variety of tools and calculators to help your family plan its college savings strategy. Access to some tools are limited to pro subscribers. If you are planning how to pay for college (financial aid, loans), visit our college financing calculators.
529 College Savings Calculator
Get personalized college cost and 529 savings estimates, and calculate monthly contributions.
Financial Aid Calculator
Estimate your child’s financial aid eligibility based on family income and assets.
Pro 529 Evaluator
The most comprehensive tool on the market for comparing 529 plans head-to-head.
529 Savings Calculator for K-12 Tuition
Calculate how much to save in a 529 to cover the maximum allowable K-12 private school tuition costs.
529 State Tax Calculator
Find out the value of each state’s 529 tax benefits in gross dollars and their annualized return equivalent.
Find 529 Eligible Institutions
See if a particular U.S. or international school qualifies for 529 plans and Coverdell ESAs.
529 Comparison Tool
Customize your 529 plan comparison by selecting the features that matter most to you.
529 Savings vs. Loans Calculator
See how much less you’ll need to save with a 529 plan compared to using student loans for college.
The Price of Procrastination
See just how much putting off your plans to start saving for college could end up costing you.
Family College Savings Road Map
Create your personalized college savings plan for the entire family based on the age of each child.
Savings & Borrowing Funding Tool
How much you can expect to pay for college if you decide to use a combination of your own savings and student loans.
529 Superfunding Calculator
Determine the benefits of making a large contribution to a 529 plan under the 5-year election rule.
UGMA/UTMA Conversion Calculator
See if converting assets in your UGMA/UTMA account to a 529 plan would be beneficial in maximizing your savings.
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