Institutional InvestorsBusiness Banking Open an accountGet Help Retire Invest Bank Learn About TIAA Search LOG IN PRODUCTS 529 College Savings Plans When you save for your loved one's education in a TIAA1 managed state sponsored 529 plan, their dreams - and your future savings goals - become easier to achieve. Unlike other investment accounts or future student loans, a 529 plan allows you to take advantage of additional benefits, both now and in the future. 1TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) acts as the education savings division within TIAA. 529 Plan Finder Key Benefits Why TIAA College Cost Calculator Take Action 529 Plan Finder All 529 plans help investors save for educational goals, but they’re not all the same. Use our tool below to determine if TIAA manages the 529 plan in your state. If not, there may still be reasons to consider an out of state plan. Before choosing a college savings plan, consider whether the state where you or your beneficiary lives has a 529 plan that offers state tax benefits. Enter the 2-letter abbreviation for the state you live in to find a 529 plan. STATE Key Benefits of a TIAA Managed 529 Plan Tax Advantages WHY A TIAA COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN Experience. Knowledge. Leadership. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) was one of the first program managers to enter the 529 college savings plan market, and we’re still committed to bringing you the best 529 plans. TFI manages 6 direct-sold and 2 advisor-sold* 529 college savings plans. Our dedicated education savings specialists can answer your questions and help you choose a college plan that works best for you. *TFI managed advisor plans are distributed and marketed by Nuveen Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of TIAA. Important information about the calculator TAKE ACTION Need help deciding on a college savings plan? Give us a call We’re here to help. 888-381-8283 Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (ET) Schedule A Call With A 529 Plan Specialist The 529 college savings plans listed above are offered and administered by the issuing state. Please refer to the Plan Description prior to investing, for details on risk, tax benefits, charges and expenses, and whether your home state offers tax or other benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, or protection from creditors for investing in its own 529 plan. Carefully read the Plan Description on each state’s site, or call us for assistance at 888-381-8283 . Investments in the TFI-managed 529 college savings plans are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss. Consult your legal or tax professional for tax advice. If funds aren’t used for qualified education expenses, a 10% penalty tax on earnings (as well as federal and state income taxes) may apply. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) is the Plan Manager for several state 529 plans, and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Member FINRA, is the distributor and underwriter for those plans. 1686916 Not a customer yet? 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