Saving for college: A Policy Primer

Margaret Clancy, Terry Lassar

To help address the rapidly rising cost of higher education—an obstacle to college access and completion for many low- and moderate-income families—it is increasingly important to save for college. This Center for Social Development policy primer highlights key policy considerations and challenges, along with specific strategies, to make 529 college savings plans more accessible to families of all incomes.

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