Home / Compare College Savings Options With average college costs continually on the rise, there's no better time to open an account than now.   Compare college savings options using this tool: Select any or all of these plans to compare: Minnesota College Savings Plan 529 Plans General Independent 529 Plan 529 State Prepaid Plans Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA or ESA) Custodial Accounts (UGMA/UTMA) Taxable Accounts Traditional (Classic) IRA Education Savings Bonds Compare all plans Select any or all of these features to compare: Federal Tax Treatment State Tax Treatment Federal Tax on Non-Qualified Withdrawals Fees Assessed Qualified Expenses Investment Control Investment Options  Federal Estate Planning and Gift Tax Treatment Contribution Limit Investment Risk Control of Account Federal Financial Aid Impact Income Restrictions Compare all features

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The tax information contained on the Minnesota College Savings 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.

Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Minnesota College Savings Plan. Please call toll-free 1(877) 338-4646 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.

TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, distributes Minnesota College Savings Plan. The State of Minnesota, 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 Minnesota College Savings Plan under the funding agreement for the Guaranteed Option. Account value will fluctuate based upon a number of factors, including general market conditions.

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