Dear Dash, Grandma and Grandpa keep asking me what kind of gifts I would like this year! I love getting toys, and I think I can never have enough. But this year, I have really been thinking about my future. Do you have any ideas for a gift I will never outgrow? Sincerely, Glacier […]
By: Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, UA College Savings July 2, 2019 Summer in Alaska is about as amazing as you might imagine. Everything spruces up, the green goes on for days, and the mountains are majestic and awesome. My husband and I take our children camping, enjoy the cool river floats through town, and experience […]
Dear Dash, My mom told me that my college savings plan account can only be used for “Qualified Education Expenses.” Can I use it for pizza? What if I want to be a pilot? Is that a qualified expense? Sincerely, Quinn, Age 9 Dear Quinn, “Qualified Education Expenses” is […]
Dear Dash, I am almost done with second grade, and I think it is time to seriously think about my plans for the future. When I grow up I want to be a scientist and an inventor. What should I start doing to make sure I stay on the right track? After all, I am […]
Dear Dash, I’ve always dreamed of becoming an engineer. I think I’ll need to attend a four-year college to achieve my goal. When I look at the cost of going to college, I get scared that I won’t be able to afford it. Can you provide my family and me with a few simple ways […]
Dear Dash, I’m planning to go to college someday. My mom started a 529 account for me. Can you give me some tips on how to grow my college savings? Sincerely, Brij Dear Brij, It’s great to hear that you’re already off to a great start with a […]
By Lael Oldmixon, UA College Savings Plan My son is closing in on his final days of kindergarten before he graduates to first grade. If this year is any indication, the next 12 are going to fly by – one day he’s heading to first grade and the next –COLLEGE. This is happening way too […]