Helpful Links

• Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan - (888) 244-5674
• College Savings Plans Network - Comparison of all 529 Programs
• South Carolina College Aid - Information on Loans, Scholarships and Grants
• South Carolina Education Lottery - (803) 794-0448
• South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission - (803) 896-1120
• South Carolina Commission Higher Education - (803) 349-7183
• Student Loan Corporation - (800) 347-2752
• South Carolina Department of Education - (803) 734-8500

The definition of qualified higher education expenses for tax-free distributions from a qualified tuition program is expanded to include amounts paid in 2009 or 2010 for the purchase of computer software, any computer or related peripheral equipment, fiber optic cable related to computer use, and internet access (including related services) that are to be used by the beneficiary and the beneficiary's family during any of the years the beneficary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.

Please go to the IRS website (www.IRS.gov) to learn more valuable information.  You may also want to check out the following links on the website which will educate you on the tax provisions that may assist you while paying for college:

• Education:  FAQ's (the last Q&A refers to 529 plans)
• ARRA Marketing Flyers & Posters - See Education Files (Publications 4772 Flyer and 4768 Poster)
• Audio Files for Podcasts and Text Scripts - See Education Tax Breaks
• You Tube ARRA - Education Video
• American Opportunity Credit:  General Information