529 Education Savings Program
See how the Learning Quest® 529 Education Savings Program helps you develop a plan for your college-bound students.
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Whether you're opening an account for your child, grandchild or Someone Else, you will need the following information for yourself and the beneficiary:
You can enroll in the Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program through your Financial Advisor. For more information, ask your financial advisor or call us at (877) 882-6236.
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There are few prouder moments in life than watching a child grow from the support we provide. Whether it is junior college or medical school, an apprenticeship or trade school, achieving various career ambitions is more likely when students have increased access to wide-ranging educational opportunities. The Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program has features and benefits designed to support students in launching a meaningful career.
The Kansas State Treasurer's office has partnered with American Century Investment Management, Inc. to offer one of the most effective ways to make higher education a reality. Scholarships and grants are great sources of educational funding, but don’t rely on them solely to fund education. With a Learning Quest 529 account, you maintain control of a tax-advantaged account designed to reduce the need for student loans and provide career advancing educational opportunities.
Steven Johnson
Kansas State Treasurer
The availability of tax or other state benefits (such as financial aid, scholarship funds and protection from creditors) may be conditioned on meeting certain requirements, such as residency, purpose for or timing of distributions, or other factors.
Additionally, you may be eligible to deduct your contributions from your taxable income regardless of where you live. Check with your state for specific tax benefits. For example, Kansas taxpayers receive an annual adjusted gross income deduction of up to $3,000 (or $6,000 if you're married and filing jointly) for contributions per year, per child.
I am confident that after you have reviewed the information on the website, you will want to enroll in Learning Quest. If you would like to speak to a Specialist please call (800) 579-2203. Or, your financial professional may contact us at (877) 882-6236. Together, we can open doors.
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This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as tax advice.
The availability of tax or other state benefits (such as financial aid, scholarship funds and protection from creditors) may be conditioned on meeting certain requirements, such as residency, purpose for or timing of distributions, or other factors.
The earnings portion of non-qualified withdrawals is subject to federal and state income taxes and a 10% federal penalty.
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Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson
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American Century Investments
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Before investing, carefully consider the plan's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This information and more about the plan can be found in the Learning Quest Handbook, available by contacting American Century Investment Services, Inc., Distributor, at 1-800-579-2203, and should be read carefully before investing. If you are not a Kansas taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the beneficiary's home state offers a 529 plan that provides its taxpayers with state tax and other benefits not available through this plan.
As with any investment, it is possible to lose money by investing in this plan. The value of your Learning Quest account may fluctuate, and it is possible for the value of your account to be less than the amount you invested.
The availability of tax or other state benefits (such as financial aid, scholarship funds and protection from creditors) may be conditioned on meeting certain requirements, such as residency, purpose for or timing of distributions, or other factors.
Notice: Accounts established under Learning Quest and their earnings are neither insured nor guaranteed by the state of Kansas, the Kansas State Treasurer or American Century Investments.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as tax advice.
Administered by Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson
Managed by American Century Investment Management, Inc.
American Century Investment Services, Inc., Distributor
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