Would you like more information about the cost of higher education and/or saving for college? Here are some useful websites that can help you in your journey.
The College Board
This not-for-profit association publishes annual reports on the costs of college broken out by type of school, region, and information about scholarships. In particular, see their "Pay For College" section.
College Savings Plans Network
A clearinghouse for information about college savings programs and a range of college savings-related topics.
DEAL Student Loans
This is the state-sponsored student loan available to North Dakota residents attending college at any accredited U.S. college or out-of-state residents attending college in North Dakota.
FAFSA
Federal Student Aid, part of the U.S. Department of Education is a good source of federal aid information. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is located on this site.
FinAid
A comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice, and tools.
Howtosaveforcollege.com
This comprehensive site provides tips and insights for families looking to save for their children’s educational goals.
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars
Bank of North Dakota provides administration for the state chapter of Dollars for Scholars. Dollars for Scholars empowers communities and groups to help themselves by helping to educate their young people. In turn, it inspires students to achieve by showing that others care about them and their futures. Any North Dakota student graduating from a community with a local Dollars for Scholars chapter can apply for a scholarship.
North Dakota Jump$tart Coalition
The North Dakota Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit organization with members from more than 35 organizations representing business, government, non-profit organizations and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of North Dakotans.
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For more information about North Dakota's College SAVE Plan (College SAVE), call 1-866-SAVE-529 (1-866-728-3529) or click here to obtain a Plan Disclosure Statement. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Plan Disclosure Statement; read and consider it carefully before investing. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC (ABD) is Distributor of the College Save.
Please Note: Before you invest, consider whether your or the beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in that state’s qualified tuition program. You should also consult your financial, tax, or other advisor to learn more about how state-based benefits (or any limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances. You also may wish to contact directly your home state’s 529 college savings plan(s), or any other 529 plan, to learn more about those plans’ features, benefits, and limitations. Keep in mind that state-based benefits should be one of many appropriately weighted factors to be considered when making an investment decision.
College SAVE is a 529 plan established by the State of North Dakota. Bank of North Dakota (Bank) acts as trustee of College SAVE Trust, a North Dakota Trust, and is responsible for administering College SAVE Trust and College SAVE. ABD, the Plan Manager, and its affiliates, have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Plan, including recordkeeping and marketing. The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Vanguard) provides underlying investments for the Plan. The College SAVE's Portfolios, although they invest in mutual funds, are not mutual funds. Units of the Portfolios are municipal securities and the value of units will vary with market conditions.
Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in College SAVE. Participants assume all investment risks, including the potential for loss of principal, as well as responsibility for any federal and state consequences.
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