AZ529 Plan?
Open an account for free.
- There is no application fee.
- Arizona residency is not required to open an account.
- Anyone age 18 or older can open an account.
- You don’t need to be related to the beneficiary.
- You can even open an account for yourself.
The AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan received Morningstar’s 2023 Silver Rating. *
educational institutions including:
![Universities](https://az529.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/universities.png)
Public & Private Universities
![Colleges](https://az529.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/colleges.png)
Community Colleges
![Wrench](https://az529.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wrench.png)
Technical & Vocational Training Schools
![Appartment](https://az529.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/appartment.png)
Apprenticeship Programs
![educational-expenses](https://az529.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/educational-expenses.jpg)
- Tuition and fees
- Books, supplies and equipment including a computer and internet access
- K-12 private school tuition
- Up to $10,000 in student loans
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Know your savings are managed by professionals.
The Arizona State Treasurer’s Office partners with the three private sector providers to ensure AZ529 is well-managed and secure.
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Earnings grow tax-free.
For designated beneficiaries who are Arizona residents, funds are exempt from state taxation when used to pay qualified higher-education expenses of the designated beneficiary.
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Contributions are tax deductible.
The state of Arizona offers a tax deduction each year for investing in the Arizona 529 Plan of up to $4,000 for married tax filers who file a joint return and up to $2,000 for individual tax filers. Learn more about the Arizona tax incentives here.
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Make tax-free withdrawals.
Withdrawals are exempt from federal and state income tax if the funds are used to pay for qualified higher education expenses, including K-12 tuition.