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CHET - Connecticut's 529
College Savings Program
To
help you save for higher education, the State of Connecticut offers a
tax-advantaged, low expense savings
program. CHET - Connecticut’s 529 College Savings Program provides families
with an affordable way to
save for higher education expenses, a choice of
investment options, and the flexibility to use your savings at thousands of
schools in the United States and abroad.
A CHET account may be opened with as little as $25, and contributions can be made using automatic deposit from checking or savings accounts or payroll deduction through participating employers. The CHET program web site www.aboutchet.com, offers on-line enrollment and describes the range of CHET investment options. A CHET account can be opened by any individual, including a grandparent, family friend or neighbor.
Three NEW Reasons to Check CHET Out!
1.
Tax Deduction!
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For tax questions, please contact the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services at 1-800-382-9463. For a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the tax deduction, click here. |
2.
Lower Fees – Among the Lowest in the Country!
3.
More Investment Options to Help You Save!
Learn more about the advantages of saving for college with CHET!
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Visit the CHET website: www.aboutchet.com |
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Call the CHET toll-free telephone center, 1-888-799-CHET (2438), Monday through Friday between 8 am and 11 pm. |
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Check out the CHET videos! |
CHET Yearly Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Congratulations to the 20 the
student winners, Grades K-6 in the
2009 CHET Big Dream! competition.
Visit http://www.chetdreambig.com/ to see more.
