Maryland Prepaid College Trust Enrollment
Period
December 2007
Stations, the following is
a news announcement. Suggested lead in 3, 2, 1…
(INTRO)
The Maryland Prepaid College
Trust, one of two "529 Plans" offered by the College
Savings Plans of Maryland, gives families an opportunity
to lock in tomorrow's tuition at today's prices. This
year's enrollment period runs through April 4th. Enrollment
in Maryland's other "529 Plan," the Maryland College
Investment Plan, is open year-round.
Joan Marshall, executive
director of the College Savings Plans of Maryland, outlines
the reasons to enroll.
(MARSHALL)
MARYLAND OFFERS TWO FLEXIBLE
COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS FOR FAMILIES LOOKING TO HELP THEIR
CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN AFFORD COLLEGE. BY GETTING
A JUMPSTART ON THE FUTURE, THE PLANS HELP FAMILIES TO
PREPARE NOW FOR THE EXPENSE OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION AND
REDUCE FUTURE RELIANCE ON LOANS WITH EASY-TO-USE TAX-ADVANTAGED
SAVINGS OPTIONS. FAMILIES WHO OPEN AND FUND AN ACCOUNT
BY DECEMBER 31ST QUALIFY FOR A GENEROUS 2007 MARYLAND
STATE INCOME DEDUCTION.
(CLOSE)
Families can use accounts
toward nearly any college in the country. For enrollment
information, visit the newly redesigned web site at
www.collegesavingsmd.org.
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