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Who should own 529 Educational Savings Account?

When considering a college student’s eligibility for financial aid, who owns their 529 account makes a difference. Sarah Mouser, writing for Advisor Perspectives explains. “Parent-owned 529 plans are treated differently than grandparent-owned 529 plans when applying for financial aid and completing the free application for student aid (FAFSA).” “When a 529 plan is owned by…