How to Pay for College
College Central has everything you need to know about 529 Plans, the Coverdell Education Savings Account and your state's savings programs - including a summary of each plan. Plus, open an account, FAQs and more.
College Savings Planner
Let the planner quickly compute how much you need to save per month, inflation included, to pay for college. Calculate savings for each child.
College Cost Search
Find out the annual cost of a specific college. Search by state or school.
Savings
Navy Federal's variety of financial products can help you save for your child's education. If you're just getting started, opening a Share Savings account can get you on your way. The Custom Club® account allows you to save for college with just a $5 deposit and allows you to choose your own maturity date. Custodial accounts administer gift money to a minor with potential tax savings.
Certificates
Our certificates offer a variety of rates and terms, including Money Market, Jumbo and Variable Rate. And if you're just getting started, you can open an EasyStartSM Certificate with only $100.
Education Savings Accounts
Our Education Savings Accounts allow parents and grandparents to save for a child's future education expenses. Earnings are tax-free if used for education expenses.
Navy Federal Financial Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navy Federal, provides numerous products that can help you save for your child's education, including stocks, bonds, annuities and mutual funds.
Nondeposit investment products are not federally insured, not obligations of the credit union, not guaranteed by the credit union or any affiliated entity, involve investment risks, including the possible loss of principal, and may be offered by an employee who serves both functions of accepting member deposits and selling nondeposit investment products.
Education Loans
We offer the four federally insured student loans below. For rates, eligibility requirements, online applications and more - visit Education Loans.
Enlistment & ROTC
Looking for more options? You can earn money for college by enlisting in the military. All branches of the service provide education assistance for enlistees. Reserve Officers' Training Corps scholarships also are available at many schools. Students must meet certain academic and physical requirements and must agree to serve in the military after graduation. For more information, visit the Web sites below.
army.mil
navy.com
marines.com
airforce.com
uscg.mil (ROTC not offered)
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