By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director of Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 7, 2022 In the military, you learn the importance of making a plan. In everything you do, there is a deliberate process to take the available resources and apply them for the best course of action. The same is true when you make a […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority In case you weren’t aware, it’s National Transfer Student Week. You might be wondering what transferring college credits has to do with saving for college. The reality is that the amount of credits that a student can transfer, from a lower-priced institution to a higher-priced one, […]
August 2, 2022 The summer is the perfect time to open a 529 higher education saving account or to review your existing 529 saving strategies before the new school year starts. Here are some ideas and steps you can take this summer to build your 529 account. Save with your state’s sales tax holiday Does […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority June 8, 2021 One of the most frequently asked questions about 529 plans is: “What happens to the 529 if my child receives a full ride?” While we certainly hope your child does earn that amazing academic or athletic achievement, research shows that the odds are […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 30, 2017 Do you wake up in the middle of the night, your mind swirling from a nightmare about future student loan debt for your children? Take the first step to conquer your fear of student loan debt — open a 529 college savings plan. […]