Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan
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Vermont
At a glance
- Contribution benefit
- A tax credit
Provides a tax credit rather than a deduction.
- K–12 distributions
- Not allowed
A K–12 withdrawal may be tax-free federally but taxable here. See the conformity rule.
- Aggregate contribution maximum
Not stated in this edition. Nationally the range runs from $235,000 to over $621,000 — see the program description.
- Recapture of state tax benefits
- Roth IRA conversions
Previously deducted or credited amounts may be added back to state taxable income for these distributions.
Plans
Program description ↗
Flagship public university
Univ. of Vermont
| Tuition & fees | Room | Board | Books | Total | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19,223 | $9,800 | $6,200 | $1,250 | $36,473 | +49.2% |
National average across all 50 states: $26,485 per year, in-state, 2025–26. Compare every state →
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