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Learning doesn’t have to stop after you’re done with school. Educate yourself on how to properly save for college and get a feel for the 529 market so you can make sound investing decisions. CollegeCounts is pleased to offer you a wide variety of resources that will make saving for college much easier.

Take advantage of the following information and tools that can be found in this section:

  • College cost calculator – Find out how much you’ll need to save and plan ahead.
  • Links – Explore other valuable resources that can help you plan for college.
  • News – Check out what’s new with the plan including updates, CollegeCounts newsletters, and other 529-related news.
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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.