Ohio 529 Expands Tax-Advantaged Education Savings Beyond College to K-12 and Career Training
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Updated · ABC6OnYourSide.com · May 20
Ohio 529 Expands Tax-Advantaged Education Savings Beyond College to K-12 and Career Training
4 articles · Updated · ABC6OnYourSide.com · May 20
Ohio 529 funds can now cover tutoring, testing fees, K-12 education, trade schools and career training programs, broadening the state's tax-advantaged savings plan beyond traditional college costs.
Trisha Good, executive director of Ohio 529, said the expanded uses are meant to give families more flexibility as they plan for a wider range of education expenses.
The program still centers on education savings but now pitches itself as an option for households weighing both academic and vocational paths, not just four-year college.
Ohio residents can find program details and enrollment information through the state's CollegeAdvantage website.
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