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This Javascript Calculator provided by H D Vest Financial ServicesSM provides for a quick assessment of the funds needed to send a child through college based on the current rate of increase in tuition.  There are many concerns when considering how to plan for your children to attend college. For more information on saving for college, please review our Tips For College Savings. 

Number of Years Until College
Determine the number of years until your child will be attending college

Public or Private College

Choose a Rate of Return

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(5 to 15%)

Accumulation Toward Goal to Date
 Enter the amount of your current investments or savings that are earmarked for education.

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Current Monthly Investment for
College Education Expenses

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Calculated Values

Projected Cost of a Four-Year College Education

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Additional Monthly Investment Needed
Shows the additional amount you need to invest each month to reach the educational funding goal.

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Lump Sum Needed Today To Fund Educational Goal

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These results are offered as a guideline for investment planning purposes and are not intended as a guarantee that objectives will be met. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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