Path2College 529 Plan

Parent Resources

branding graphicPlanning for a college education shouldn't be keeping you up at night. We've put together a collection of college planning resources to help you rest easier, including guidelines on when to save and how much, how to choose a savings plan that's right for you, plan ratings, and information on other programs and services such as applying for financial aid.



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Tools and Calculators

  • Savings Calculator
    See how well your savings are keeping up and how your investment growth compares to a taxable account.
  • COOL College Opportunities Online Locator
    A direct link to nearly 7,000 colleges and universities in the United States that includes information on tuitions, eligible educational institutions, and Title IV participation.
  • Counselor-O-Matic
    The Princeton Review's search engine combines academic and extracurricular history with preferences to help you find the college that's right for you.
  • Comparison Chart
    Review how the Path2College 529 Plan compares to other savings options.
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Educational Links

  • ACT
    America's most widely accepted college entrance exam, ACT's website provides educational and career planning for students and teachers
  • College Board
    Delivers programs and services in college admissions (i.e. SAT), guidance, assessment, financial aid, and enrollment.
  • College Savings Plan Network
    An Affiliate to the National Association of State Treasurers, which acts as a clearinghouse for information on existing college savings programs.
  • FAFSA
    Free Application for Federal Student Aid web site
  • Federal Student Aid
    Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, provides financial aid to millions of postsecondary students. Also develops, distributes and processes the FAFSA
  • Financial Aid
    Includes guide to saving for college
  • Mapping Your Future
    Site for students and families with information on financial strategies, career options and college planning
  • The Princeton Review
    Includes tools and information to help students find the right college or grad school
  • Saving for College
    Includes information about 529 plans and other ways to save and pay for college
  • TIAA-CREF
    Includes information on the range of college savings options available through TIAA-CREF. For all products offered by TIAA-CREF, visit our home page.
  • U.S. Department of Education
    Includes information and planning resources for students, parents and educators

State of Georgia Resources

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The Path2College 529 Plan is offered by the State of Georgia. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) serves as Program Manager. TFI's affiliates, Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc. (TPIS) and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, member FINRA, distribute the Path2College 529 Plan.

The tax information contained on the Path2College 529 Plan Web site is not intended to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. It was written to support the promotion of the products and services addressed in the Web site. Taxpayers should seek advice based on their own particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

The investment approaches described are not recommendations and do not take into consideration personal goals or preferences. After evaluating information you consider important in making an investment choice, the ultimate decision is up to you. It is a good idea to revisit your investment strategy periodically as your goals, personal financial situation, and market conditions change.

Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Path2College 529 Plan. Please call toll-free 1-877-424-4377 for a Disclosure Booklet containing this information. Read it carefully.

Before investing in a 529 plan, you should consider whether the state you or your designated beneficiary reside in or have taxable income in has a 529 plan that offers favorable state income tax or other benefits that are only available if you invest in that state's 529 plan.

The State of Georgia, its agencies, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc., Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America and its affiliates do not insure any account or guarantee its principal or investment return except for TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company's guarantee to the Board of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan under the funding agreement for the Guaranteed Option. Account value will fluctuate based upon a number of factors, including general market conditions.

The Path2College 529 Web site is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any security that may be referenced on the site. Such offer or solicitation can be made only through the Disclosure Booklet

The Path2College 529 Web site contains links to other Web sites. Neither the Board of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan nor TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. and its affiliates are responsible for the content of those other Web sites. The accuracy of information on those sites cannot be confirmed.

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