Treasurer McCord: Save for College with PA 529 Plan before Higher Tuition Rates Take Effect September 1
August 31 is an important college savings deadline; PA Treasury offering free enrollment in PA 529 GSP, chance to win $529 scholarshipHarrisburg – Pennsylvanians concerned with the rising cost of higher education have about a week-and-a-half to get the most out of their college savings dollar, said State Treasurer Rob McCord today as he urged families to contribute to a Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan before August 31 in order to take advantage of lower credit rates. Credit rates will increase September 1 to correspond with the tuition increases set by colleges and universities.