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Help My Child Prepare For College

How do I prepare my child academically and/or financially for college?

You can help your child make informed decisions about his or her college education.

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There are many federal, state, and private educational savings programs. Educational IRA's, prepaid tuition plans, savings bonds and trust plans are just a few of the many ways to prepare for your child's educational expenses. In addition, legislation was recently passed for the 529 savings plan which is now available in all 50 states. 

Find more information regarding these and other educational savings plans 

If you want to send something on this issue to my office, address it to: Congressman Tom Latham, 2217 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515. If you would like to call my office toll free, that number is 866-428-5642. If you are in Washington, D.C. and want to call, try 202-225-5476. And if you would like to fax us something, please fax it to 202-225-3301.