Whatever sparks your child's imagination and curiosity, we can help you save for it.
You can use your Alaska 529 account tax-free for education expenses* both in and out of Alaska, wherever your loved one's path takes them.
K-12
Tuition
Use up to $10,000 for tax-free 529 distributions per beneficiary,The future student designated by an account holder to receive the benefit of an account. per year, across all 529 accounts when used for K-12 tuition at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school.†
Apprenticeships
Use your 529 savings to pay for fees, books, supplies, and equipment needed for apprenticeships. To qualify, all apprenticeships must be registered with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Vocational
School
Use your 529 savings for vocational or trade school, community colleges, and certificate programs to pay for qualified expenses including tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books, supplies, computer technology, and equipment. Use the Federal School Code Search on the FAFSA website to search for a complete list of eligible institutions.
College
Use your 529 savings for any college or university in the U.S. as well as some international schools to pay for qualified expenses including tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books, supplies, computer technology, and equipment. Use the Federal School Code Search on the FAFSA website to search for a complete list of eligible institutions.
Graduate
School
Use your 529 savings for graduate school to pay for qualified higher expenses including tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books, supplies, computer technology, and equipment. Use the Federal School Code Search on the FAFSA website to search for a complete list of eligible institutions.
Loan
Repayment
Tax-free 529 distributions are limited to a $10,000 lifetime cap when used for repayments of principal and interest on qualified education loans for your beneficiaryThe future student designated by an account holder to receive the benefit of an account. or the beneficiary's sibling.
Continuing
Education
Use your 529 savings to pay for continuing education credential or degree programs to further your career. Savings can be used towards tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books, supplies, computer technology, and equipment. Use the Federal School Code Search on the FAFSA website to search for a complete list of eligible institutions.
Alaska 529 offers a range of professionally managed investment options with no sales charges or commissions, including the University of Alaska Portfolio which has a tuition-value guarantee.