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Information for Grandparents

Information for Grandparents

A Scholar’s Edge 529 account can help provide you with the opportunity to plan for and achieve your educational goals.

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Grandparents and estate planning

Lessen your estate tax burden and empower future generations

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  • Potentially minimize some tax consequences with 529
  • Move assets out of your estate into a grandchild/beneficiary’s name
  • Create a source of education funding that can go from generation to generation
  • Account owner retains control

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While Section 529 Plans can, under some circumstances be an effective way to facilitate intergenerational wealth transfer, a Section 529 Plan should be evaluated in light of other estate transfer planning vehicles such life insurance, trusts and other gifting strategies eligible for gift tax exclusions or gift tax exemptions. Your evaluation of wealth transfer objectives and of wealth transfer strategies should be conducted with the involvement of your tax advisors and an estate planning attorney. A Section 529 Plan does have limitations on account transfers and withdrawals are subject to penalties if not utilized for payment of qualified education expenses. This is general information and should not be construed as tax or investment advice. ​

It’s easy to give the gift of education with Scholar’s Edge

Opportunities for contribution and gifting

Support college funding without jeopardizing financial aid eligibility

Beginning with the 2024–25 award year, withdrawals from grandparent-owned 529 plans are no longer considered untaxed income in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grandparents now have greater flexibility to contribute to their grandchild’s education savings using 529 plans without impacting their eligibility to receive financial aid.

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Dream

How do you make education dreams come true? Discover the many ways you can benefit from a 529 plan to achieve your educational goals.

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Learn

It’s easier to achieve educational goals with the right planning. Learn the advantages of a 529 plan and how it can be used to benefit you.

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Investing in education savings now can help shape the future. Save for education with an experienced financial professional.

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Take the first step in securing your loved one’s education today with the Scholar’s Edge 529 Plan.

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Source: Sway Research State of Target Date Market, 2025. Rating refers to the AUM in the U.S. market. This ranking includes both Target Date CIT and Target Date funds.