You’ll want to give your child the very best education, but will you be able to afford it?
A Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) allows you to save up to $2,000 per
child per year, and earnings grow tax-free if distributions are used for qualified
education expenses.*
Since Coverdell account contributions are made with after-tax dollars, you might be wondering where the “free” part comes in. It’s at the most important time- when your college-bound teen must pay for tuition, books, room and board.
You or anyone else, like grandparents, who meet the income requirements can contribute $2,000 per year to a Coverdell account for each of your children. However, the total contributions to all Coverdell ESAs for each child can’t exceed $2,000 per year.
Account Features
- MCU offers a variety of ways you can invest in a Coverdell Account, including a variable-rate savings plan and certificates with terms ranging from 90-days to 5-years.
- Free 24-hour online banking and phone access
- NCUA insured up to $250,000
To apply for a Coverdell Education Savings Account, please call 800-662-2772 and an MCU Financial Service Associate will be happy to assist you.
*Qualified expenses include tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and in some
cases, room and board and computers.
