Coverdell Education Savings Account
With a Coverdell Education Savings Account (Coverdell ESA), your savings grow, free from federal taxes.1 You can take money out of the account tax-free, as long as you are spending the money on your child's educational expenses.
- Save up to $2,000 per child, per year in your Coverdell Education Savings Account.
- Any child under 18 is eligible, and the account can be funded right up until their 18th birthday. Students with special needs may be eligible for contributions beyond their 18th birthday.2
- Your contribution grows tax-free and withdrawals are not taxed as long as you use the funds for your child’s educational expenses. Funds are not tax-deductible though.
- Your accounts are safe and secure - insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund to at least $250,000. Visit mycreditunion.gov to learn more about your Share Insurance Coverage and to access resources including a Share Insurance estimator tool, publications, videos, and more.
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Qualifying Education Expenses
To spend money from your Coverdell ESA tax-free, make sure you use it for qualifying education expenses such as:
- Tuition and fees
- Uniforms, books, and supplies
- Extended day program costs
- Academic tutoring equipment
- Computer equipment and internet access that is used for school
- Transportation
- Select room and board expenses
- Other special needs expenses
Contribution Requirements
Who can contribute?
Anyone with modified adjusted gross incomes (MAGI) under $110,00 for single taxpayers and $220,000 for joint taxpayers. That “anyone” includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even family members as long as the above income requirements are met. A parent or legal guardian must be listed as the responsible individual on the account regardless of who contributes.
How long can contributions be made?
Contributions can be made until a child reaches 18 (except for children with special needs).
What is the maximum annual contribution allowed per child?
Total contributions can’t be more than $2,000 in any year, no matter how many accounts have been established.
How is a Coverdell ESA different than a 529 plan?
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Your Money Is Protected
Accounts at HVCU are Federally Insured for up to $250,000. Share insurance coverage is provided by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an independent government agency that charters, regulates and insures federal credit unions. Visit mycreditunion.gov to learn more about your Share Insurance Coverage.
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1 Tax laws are subject to change. Contact a tax professional for more details.
2 Funds must be used by beneficiary by age 30 (except for special needs).