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Saving For College in Middle School:
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Hear from Tim Gorrell, Executive Director of OTTA
Tim is responsible for leading the agency, recommending and implementing the investment strategy as approved by an 11-member OTTA investment board, and managing the overall operations of Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage.
College Costs are Rising
◉ At public 4-year institutions, average tuition and fees were $9,400 in 2020–21, about 10 percent higher than they were in 2010–11 ($8,500).
◉ At private nonprofit 4-year institutions, average tuition and fees were $37,600 in 2020–21, about 19 percent higher than they were in 2010–11 ($31,700).
◉ At private for-profit 4-year institutions, average tuition and fees were $18,200 in 2020–21, about 1 percent higher than they were in 2010–11 ($18,100).
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Did You Know?
Source: Education Data Initiative
The Student Loan Debt Crisis Is Real
◉ As of July 2021, There are a total of 43.4 million student borrowers who have an average debt of $35,453 each. (Source: Student Aid).
◉ Each year, 34% of students borrow money to pay for college. (Source: Education Data).
◉ As of 2021, total student loan debt in the U.S. has surpassed $1.61 trillion. (Source: Nerd Wallet)
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About Ohio's 529 Plan,
College Advantage
Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, provides families across the nation flexible options and educational resources to invest in trusted tax-advantaged 529 plans for education expenses after high school.