College Resources
If you are interested in attending college, or are looking to send your child to college, this page will give you the help you need to plan well for this milestone in life. Below you will find videos and tools that you can access.
In addition to these resources, the 3to1 Foundation created a scholarship program to help families struggling to provide their children with a college education. Click the buttons below to learn about the scholarship and view past recipients.
Table Of Contents
529 Plan
Video: What is a 529 Plan?
Watch a video about 529 Plans
Tools / Estimators / Calculators
College Budget Tool
A tool to help you gauge the funds needed for scholarships and/or loans
College Savings Calculator
This college cost and savings calculator is the ideal tool for your college planning needs
Scholarships / Financial Aid
How Do I Obtain Financing for College?
The 3 ways college tuition is typically funded
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Private Lending
Most large banks make college loans.
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Personal Savings
529 Plans- State sponsored college savings plan that allows you to save for college and let your savings grow tax-free.
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Roth IRAs
You may contribute to Roth IRAs with your “earned” income and can take distributions to pay for qualified education expenses. However, there is a caution here. The portion of the distribution that comes from your contributions is tax-free, but the portion that comes from earnings is still subject to income tax if withdrawn before you reach age 59-1/2.
SREB Southern Regional Education Board
Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college, at in-state tuition rates