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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts

Save for a loved one’s education

Give your child or grandchild a head start


Coverdell Education Savings Accounts can be used for a variety of educational purposes in grades K-12 and for college expenses.

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Parents, grandparents and other relatives can contribute as long as the total annual contribution per child doesn’t exceed $2,000.

Earnings on and withdrawals from a Coverdell ESA are tax free if used for educational purposes. However, contributions to Coverdell accounts are not tax-deductible.

A Coverdell account at ATFCU can be opened with a $100 deposit.  Going forward, a $100 minimum balance keeps the account active.

 

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Eligible Expenses

  • College tuition
  • Private school tuition for grades K-12
  • Books
  • Educational supplies and equipment
  • Computer equipment if it is used primarily by the account beneficiary
  • Academic tutoring
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See today’s rates


Coverdell Education Savings Rates

Savings Type

Min. to Open

Dividend Rate

APY*

Savings Type

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts with Balance of $0 to $24.99 

Min. to Open

$100

Dividend Rate

0.30%

APY*

0.30%

Savings Type

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts with Balance of $25 - $99.99

Min. to Open

$100

Dividend Rate

0.60%

APY*

0.60%

Savings Type

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts with Balance of $100 - $999

Min. to Open

$100

Dividend Rate

0.70%

APY*

0.70%

Savings Type

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts with Balance of $1,000 - $9,999

Min. to Open

$100

Dividend Rate

1.10%

APY*

1.11%

Savings Type

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts with Balance of $10,000 and up

Min. to Open

$100

Dividend Rate

1.35%

APY*

1.36%

Coverdell Savings FAQs


Yes, but each beneficiary can only receive a total of $2,000 per year no matter how many accounts are opened for them.

Yes. Single taxpayers must have an adjusted gross income of $95,000 or less in order to contribute. The level is $190,000 for those filing jointly.

No, there are significant differences. Please refer to the chart found on our College Financing page to view them.

Contact Us


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(325) 677-2274 – call or text

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Disclosures

Photo Credit: ‘Grandparents & Grandkids in Boat’ goes to Sandy McGraw.