This course presents an overview of 529 Plans and their components, compliance issues associated with them, and how to determine the right plan for clients. The cost of an average four-year college education is estimated to soon grow to $100,000, and tuition is rising annually. Without a proper investment strategy, funding a child's college education is prohibitive for many Americans. 529 Plans (The Plan) provide investors with a means of earmarking investments specifically for educational purposes.