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Planning for the costs associated with higher education can make the burden of paying for college easier to bear. One way to do that is to open a Coverdell Education Saving Account (ESA).

Structured much like a Roth IRA, Coverdell ESAs allow you to put aside money now for qualified expenses later while reaping the benefits of tax-free earnings.

Anyone can make deposits, or contributions, to a Coverdell ESA on behalf of the child minor for whom the account is opened, up to $2,000/year. Contributions are made from post-tax earnings, which means that contributions can’t be deducted from your taxable income1.

When you withdraw from a Coverdell ESA for the qualified educational expenses of the minor, any interest withdrawn is tax-free2. All of the funds in a Coverdell ESA must be distributed to the minor by the time they turn 30.

Compare Coverdell ESA Products

Product Minimum Balance Annual Maintenance Fee Withdrawals
Coverdell ESA Savings None $10/plan May be subject to IRS early-withdrawal penalties.
Coverdell ESA CD $1,000 $10/plan May be subject to IRS early-withdrawal penalties and Fortis Edge Capital interest penalties.

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To open a Coverdell ESA, stop by one of our nine convenient branches, call us at 206.398.5500 or toll-free at 718.952.1741, or fill out the form below to get started.

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Current Rates

Coverdell ESA: 0.15%-1.06% APY*
Student Savings: 0.05% APY*

*APY Effective as of December 01, 2021. See disclosures for tiers and complete details by clicking on the product name above.

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Disclosures

1Fortis Edge Capital is not a tax advisor and does not provide tax advice. Consult a licensed tax professional to determine how your personal tax situation affects your ability to contribute to a Coverdell ESA.

2Distributions may be subject to IRS early-withdrawal penalties. Withdrawals from Coverdell certificates may be subject to Fortis Edge Capital early-withdrawal penalties. Penalties may reduce principal.

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