College savings calculator

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Your savings plan: Start now

Helping your child with a college education is one of the greatest gifts you can give. College may seem a long way off, but the sooner you start saving, the better you'll be able to pay for your child's education.

With this college savings calculator, you'll receive a personalized report that includes projected costs and savings along with tips and strategies for college savings.

Figures shown are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only.
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$209,064
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$209,064 (100%)
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$0 (0%)
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-$209,064
Ongoing monthly contributions may need to increase to $463 to meet the goal.
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