Current as of October 18, 2006

This table provides 529 prepaid tuition plan information. The first section covers state-sponsored plans; the second covers college-sponsored plans.

State-Sponsored Prepaid Tuition Plans
StateName of plan, manager, contact informationResidency restrictionsContribution limitState tax benefits
ALPrepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program
Alabama State Treasurer
treasury.state.al.us
(800) 252-7228
Open to all$22,112 for a four-year contract purchased in lump sum for 9th graderWithdrawals from Alabama 529 plans (but not other states' 529 plans) used for qualified education expenses are exempt from AL income tax
COPrepaid Tuition Fund
State Treasurer
collegeinvest.org
(800) 478-5651
Note: This plan is closed to new enrollments until further notice



FLFlorida Prepaid College Plan
Florida Prepaid College Board
florida529plans.com
(800) 552-4723
Beneficiary must be a Florida resident and meet age and grade requirements$34,728 for a four-year contract plus a five-year dormitory plan purchased in lump sum for 8th graderFlorida has no state income tax
ILCollege Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
collegeillinois.com
(877) 877-3724
Account owner or beneficiary must be an Illinois resident for at least 12 months prior to application$44,436 for a nine-semester contract purchased in lump sum for 9th grader or olderWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from IL income tax, and contributions are deductible, up to a cap
KYKentucky's Affordable Prepaid Tuition (KAPT)
KAPT Board
getKAPT.com
(888) 919-5278

Beneficiary must be a Kentucky resident or plan to attend a Kentucky college$83,559 for five-year premium plan purchased in lump sumWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from KY income tax
MDCollege Savings Plans of Maryland - Prepaid College Trust
College Savings Plans of Maryland Board
collegesavingsmd.org
(888) 463-4723
Account owner or beneficiary must be a Maryland or District of Columbia resident$47,250 for a five-year contract purchased in lump sum for 9th graderWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from MD income tax, and contributions are deductible, up to a cap, with an unlimited carryover of excess contributions
MAU.Plan
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority
mefa.org
(800) 449-6332
Note: This plan does not currently meet the requirements of Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code
Open to allCost of tuition and fees for four years at the highest-cost participating institutionWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from MA income tax
MIMichigan Education Trust
MET Board of Directors and Treasury Department
met4kid.com
(800) 638-4543
Beneficiary must be a Michigan resident$39,392 for a four-year contract purchased in lump sum for a 12th graderWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from MI income tax, and all contributions are deductible
MSMississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) Program
Mississippi Treasury Department
treasury.state.ms.us
(800) 987-4450
Account owner or beneficiary must be a Mississippi resident$22,000 for a five-year contract purchased in lump sum for 12th graderWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from MS income tax, and all contributions are deductible
NVNevada Prepaid Tuition Program
State Treasurer
nevadatreasurer.gov/college
(888) 477-2667
Account owner or beneficiary must be a Nevada resident or account owner must be an alumnus of a Nevada college$16,200 for a four-year contract purchased in lump sum for 9th graderNevada has no state income tax
OHOhio CollegeAdvantage-Guaranteed Savings Fund
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
collegeadvantage.com
(800) 233-6734
Note: This plan is closed to new enrollments and contributions until further notice



PATAP 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan
Upromise Investments, Inc.
TAP529.com
(800) 440-4000
Account owner or beneficiary must be a Pennsylvania resident$315,000Withdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from PA income tax, and contributions are deductible, up to a cap
SCSouth Carolina Tuition Prepayment Program
State Treasurer
scgrad.org
(888) 772-4723
Beneficiary must be a South Carolina resident for at least 12 months prior to program enrollment$17,088 for a two-year contract purchased in lump sum for 10th graderWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from SC income tax, and all contributions are deductible
TNTennessee's BEST Prepaid College Tuition Plan
State Treasurer
treasury.state.tn.us/best
(888) 486-2378
Account owner or beneficiary must be a Tennessee resident$235,000Tennessee has no state income tax
TXTexas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board
texastomorrowfunds.org
(800) 445-4723
Note: This plan is closed to new enrollments until further notice



VAVirginia Prepaid Education Program (VPEP)
Virginia College Savings Plan Board
virginia529.com
(888) 567-0540
Account owner, beneficiary, or parent of a nonresident beneficiary must be a Virginia resident$44,245 for a five-year contract purchased in lump sum for a newbornWithdrawals used for qualified education expenses are exempt from VA income tax, and contributions are deductible, up to a cap, with an unlimited carryover of excess contributions
WAGuaranteed Education Tuition (GET)
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board
get.wa.gov
(877) 438-8848
Account owner or beneficiary must be a Washington resident$35,000 for 500 unitsWashington has no state income tax
WVSMART529 Prepaid Tuition Plan
West Virginia College Prepaid Tuition Plan Board of Trustees smart529.com
(866) 574-3542
Note: This plan is closed to new enrollments until further notice



College-Sponsored Prepaid Tuition Plans
 Independent 529 Plan
TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc.
independent529plan.org
(888) 718-7878
Open to allCost of five years of full-time undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at the highest-cost participating institutionVaries from state to state; contact a tax professional