recommended nationally |
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IOWA |
College Savings Iowa![recommended nationally](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_red.gif) Vanguard collegesavingsiowa.com 888-672-9116 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.65 |
MICHIGAN |
Michigan Education Savings Program![recommended nationally](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_red.gif) TIAA-CREF misaves.com 877-861-6377 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.652 |
NEVADA |
Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan![recommended nationally](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_red.gif) Vanguard/Upromise vanguard.com 866-734-4530 |
no state tax |
plan only (no load) |
0.60 to 0.81 |
NEW YORK |
New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan![recommended nationally](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_red.gif) Vanguard nysaves.org 877-697-2837 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.58 |
UTAH |
Utah Educational Savings Plan![recommended nationally](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_red.gif) Utah Higher Ed. Assist. Auth./Vanguard uesp.org 800-418-2551 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.25 to 0.40 |
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recommended for state |
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ARKANSAS |
GIFT College Investing Plan![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) Vanguard/Upromise thegiftplan.com 800-587-7301 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.85 |
COLORADO |
CollegeInvest Direct Portfolio College Savings Plan![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) Vanguard/Upromise collegeinvest.org 800-997-4295 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.75 |
GEORGIA |
Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) TIAA-CREF gacollegesavings.com 877-424-4377 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.85 |
IDAHO |
Idaho College Savings Program![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) TIAA-CREF idsaves.org 866-433-2533 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.81 to 0.85 |
LOUISIANA |
START Saving Program![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) Vanguard startsaving.la.gov 800-259-5626 |
yes |
plan only1 (no load) |
0.15 to 0.28 |
MARYLAND |
Maryland College Investment Plan![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) T. Rowe Price collegesavingsmd.org 888-463-4723 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.84 to 1.09 |
MISSISSIPPI |
Mississippi Affordable College Savings Program![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) TIAA-CREF collegesavingsms.com 800-486-3670 |
yes |
plan (no load) broker (5.00) |
0.70 to 0.90 |
MISSOURI |
Missouri Saving for Tuition![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) TIAA-CREF missourimost.org 888-414-6678 |
yes |
plan (no load) broker (5.00) |
0.65 |
NEW MEXICO |
The Education Plan![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) OppenheimerFunds theeducationplan.com 877-337-5268 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.80 to 0.95 |
OHIO |
CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Plan![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) Putnam Investments/Vanguard collegeadvantage.com 800-233-6734 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.35 to 1.42 |
OKLAHOMA |
Oklahoma College Savings Plan![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) TIAA-CREF ok4saving.org 877-654-7284 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.75 to 0.77 |
SOUTH CAROLINA |
Future Scholar![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) Banc of America Capital Management futurescholar.com 888-244-5674 |
yes |
plan1 (no load) broker (5.75) |
0.30 to 2.60 |
VIRGINIA |
Virginia Education Savings Trust![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) VEST Investment Advisory Committee virginia529.com 888-567-0540 |
yes |
plan only (no load) |
0.85 to 1.00 |
WISCONSIN |
EdVest![recommended for state](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/untresearchclusters/20110722200853im_/http://i.cnn.net/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/pf/features/college05/star_blue.gif) Wells Fargo Funds Management edvest.com 888-338-3789 |
yes |
plan (no load) broker (5.75) |
0.35 to 1.12 |
Notes: Expense ratios encompass all fund options, plus any management or administrative fees; other fees may apply.
1 Available to state residents only.
2 Scheduled to drop to 0.60 percent.
Sources: The states, Savingforcollege.com.
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recommended for state recommended nationally |