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Saving for College

529s, aid, and total cost projections.

Model true four-year cost and the savings needed to cover it.

Your step-by-step path

  1. 1

    Estimate total cost

    Include tuition, room, board, and inflation.

    Open College Cost Calculator (USA)
  2. 2

    Model a 529 plan

    Tax-advantaged growth toward tuition.

    Open 529 College Savings Calculator
  3. 3

    Compare loan options

    Federal vs private, subsidized vs not.

    Open Student Loan Calculator
  4. 4

    Plan payoff up front

    Choose a strategy before graduation.

    Open Student Loan Payoff Strategy Calculator

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