Publication Date
9-2-2010
Summary
To help address the rapidly rising cost of higher education—an obstacle to college access and completion for many low- and moderate-income families—it is increasingly important to save for college. This report highlights key policy considerations and challenges, along with specific strategies, to make 529 college savings plans more accessible to families of all incomes.
Document Type
Policy Brief
Category
Financial Inclusion
Subarea
Asset Building
Original Citation
Clancy, M., Lassar, T., & Taake, K. (2010, September). Saving for college: A policy primer (CSD Policy Brief No. 10-27). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Project
College Success
Keywords
529, college savings, college savings plan, policy, state policy
Recommended Citation
Clancy, M., Lassar, T., & Taake, K. (2010, September). Saving for college: A policy primer (CSD Policy Brief No. 10-27). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7936/K7SB459F