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These websites have an abundance of useful information that will help educate you on the process of planning and paying for college.
Petersons.com – The most comprehensive education resource on the Internet, Peterson’s offers core products for college search and selection, test preparation, and financial aid. This website also offers online services for essay editing as well as resume writing. And if you’re looking for ways to make college more affordable, look no further. Peterson’s Scholarship Search is a financial aid database of nearly $5 billion worth of scholarships, grants, and prizes.
CollegeBoard.com – The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board is composed of more than 5,700 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves students and their parents, high schools, and colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admission, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning.
U.S. Department of Education – The U.S. Department of Education’s website offers a searchable list of 529-eligible higher education institutions.
State of Alabama Treasurer – As the Chair of the CollegeCounts 529 Fund Board, the State of Alabama Treasurer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the plan.
Alabama Department of Revenue – The official website of the Alabama Department of Revenue provides access to a variety of local and state tax information.
Union Bank & Trust Company – This financial institution serves as the Program Manager for the CollegeCounts 529 Fund.
The CollegeCounts 529 Fund is a qualified tuition program under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code that is sponsored by the State of Alabama and administered by the Board of Trustees of the ACES Trust Fund (the “Trust” and plan issuer). Union Bank & Trust Company serves as Program Manager. Accounts and investments under the CollegeCounts 529 Fund are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC, the State of Alabama, the State Treasurer of Alabama, the Board, the Trust, the Program, Union Bank & Trust Company, or any other entity.
Before investing, you should consider the investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and tax consequences associated with the Program. All of this information is contained in the Program Disclosure Statement. Please read it carefully before investing.
If you or your beneficiary is not an Alabama resident, consider whether your home state or the home state of your designated beneficiary offers a qualified tuition program that provides a state tax deduction or other benefits to residents who invest in that program.