An investment tool exclusively for paying qualified education expenses of a child's education. An ESA is handled like an IRA with annual contributions allowed per child.

How it Works

  Anyone can set it up
  Uses after-tax funds that may grow tax-free
  May be distributed to the beneficiary to pay for education expenses
  Funds must be used by age 30, or will be taxed
  Eligible schools include elementary, secondary (middle and high school), college, vocational and graduate programs. May be used for private, parochial or public school expenses.

Best Suited For:

  May help parents, grandparents, family members, even businesses invest funds for a child's education expenses.
  Funds may be contributed in one amount or in multiple amounts from different sources, or through automatic transfers from a Whitney account.

Use of Funds

  Qualified expenses include tuition, books, fees and supplies and software, room and board, and equipment (including computers if required).

Contribution Qualification

  Contributions are subject to grantor's income limits

To open an ESA, please visit any Whitney location. Our Sales Associates will help you design a program suited to your goals.

For more information, Whitney has very informative brochures about all of our IRA and ESA options. Please ask any Sales Associate for additional information.

If you have questions about your individual tax situation or eligibility for an IRA or ESA, please consult your tax advisor.

 


 
 

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