A Scholar’s Edge 529 Plan can help provide you with the opportunity to plan for and achieve your education savings goals.
Studies show that the higher the level of education achieved, the higher the average salary earned and lower the unemployment rate.
As of August 28, 2025. Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, 2025. Salary reported as median weekly earnings, data was annualized.
College costs continue to rise over time. The average undergraduate cost is now over $24,000.
This trend is unlikely to reverse in the near future.
*“Average Cost of College by Year,” Education Data Initiative, September 2025.
Includes: tuition, fees, room & board.
Over time, college costs have routinely outpaced inflation. As a result, education is taking a bigger piece of overall spending.
Source: Commonfund Institute: Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) 2025; U.S. Bureau Labor Statistics Unemployment Rate.
People tend to underestimate how much they need to save for higher education expenses
What parents hope they’ve covered
67%
of total future college cost
Room and board, books, laptops and clubs should be factored into any budgeting discussions about education
Source: CollegeBoard, Trends in College Pricing 2025.
Based on public four-year, out-of-state, on-campus post-secondary education costs.
While costs continue to increase, the pool of alternative financial aid is decreasing.
Source: College Board Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025.
Average four year scholarship amounts
Athletics scholarship
$18,013
4 year average
Merit based scholarships
$12,088
4 year average
Need based scholarships
$5,320
4 year average
Dream big. Learn more. Save for the future.
Take the first step in securing your loved one’s education today with the Scholar’s Edge 529 Plan.
