What effect does having a CollegeAmerica account have on the beneficiary’s eligibility for federal financial aid?
CollegeAmerica accounts may affect a beneficiary’s ability to qualify for federal need-based financial aid. A 529 account, such as a CollegeAmerica account, is regarded as an asset of the student if the student is an independent student and an asset of the parent if the student is a dependent student. An independent student generally includes an individual who: • is age 24 by December 31 of the award year, • is an orphan, in foster care or a ward of the court (other rules may apply), • is an emancipated minor, • is a war veteran, • is a graduate or professional student, • is married, • has legal dependents other than a spouse, • is homeless (other rules may apply), or • has special and unusual circumstances which can be documented to his or her financial aid administrator.
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