The Edmit Guide for Pre-High School

Step 1

Deciding how much to save

How much does the cost of college increase per year?

See what colleges raise pricing, and by how much.

How much should I save for college?

What will college tuition cost in 5 to ten years? While we don't have a crystal ball, we can look at historical data to give you a sense of what you should be saving.

Saving for college vs. saving for retirement

Here's how one financial advisor suggests his clients decide what's right for them.

Step 2

Using 529 plans to save

What is a 529 savings plan?

Our complete guide to 529 savings plans, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts specifically for college educational costs.

Will a 529 impact my financial aid?

It may, but we still recommend you save. Here's how 529 plans can impact your financial aid and what you can do about it.

What happens to a 529 plan if I don't go to college?

If you don't go to college, you won't lose the money in your 529 savings plan. Here's what you can do in that scenario.

Step 3

Other savings options

UTMA Plans

UTMA plans are an alternative to the 529 savings plans for saving for college.

UGMA Plans

UGMA plans are another alternative to 529 savings plans for saving for college.

Pre-High School

Before high school, estimate how much you'll need for college and make your plan for how to save.

Deciding how much to save

How much does the cost of college increase per year?

How much should I save for college?

Saving for college vs. saving for retirement

Using 529 plans to save

What is a 529 savings plan?

Will a 529 impact my financial aid?

What happens to a 529 plan if I don't go to college?

Other savings options

UTMA Plans

UGMA Plans

Guides for every stage

Before High School

Saving and Planning

Early High School

Preparing for the Process

Junior Year

Research and Investigation

Senior Year

Evaluating and Deciding