What Expenses Does an NC 529 Account Cover?

NC 529 funds can be used for a wide range of qualified education expenses, so you can support your student’s goals from kindergarten through college and beyond. Whether you’re planning for tuition tomorrow or planning for the next step today, saving now helps keep your options open. NC 529 Accounts can be used for Qualified Education Expenses (QEE) at eligible schools and programs.

Eligible Expenses You Can Pay with NC 529 Funds

	College expenses, including tuition, books, fees, room and board, a computer, and more.
	Trade school expenses, as long as they are on the Federal Student Aid list. Apprenticeship expenses for programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor or State Apprenticeship Agency.
	Fees, exam books, and equipment for recognized post-secondary credential programs.
	K-12 expenses up to $20,000 per year (per child), including tuition, curriculum materials, books, online educational programs, fees for nationally standardized tests and dual enrollment courses, and tutoring and specialized educational services for students with disabilities (subject to certain requirements).
	Special-needs equipment required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible institution
	Student loan payments on behalf of the beneficiary or beneficiary’s siblings up to $10,000 per individual.
	Rollovers of excess NC 529 funds to your beneficiary’s Roth IRA for their retirement. *Certain criteria apply.

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