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529 College Savings Calculator

Enter your current balance and maximum possible contribution, and it will tell you the optimal amount to save each year. All figures are in today's dollars.

Not including any contributions YTD.

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Total Cost

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Total Contributions

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Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year Age Projected Balance Projected Contribution Withdrawals
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