After Graduation
You may pay for registered apprenticeship expenses or certificates from a 529 account.
Jake, a 30y/o Idaho pharmacist is finally gainfully employed and has not used his 529 account the last 5 years. He would now like to take an extra oncology certificate examination, both to learn more and to qualify for a raise. He can use his remaining 529 funds for course and exam fees.
Jake is happy his parents 1) kept his 529 account open, and 2) transferred account ownership to him, so he can control withdrawals.
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