If your financial strategy includes saving money for college, BB&T offers you guidance and a number of solid investment options to help you gain tax advantages and meet your future goals.

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529 College Savings Plan
A 529 plan, through BB&T Investment Services, Inc., can be used for students of any age. These tax-advantaged savings plans provide an easy and flexible way to save for higher education costs.
BB&T CollegeWealth 529 Savings
Our flagship 529 plan gives you the same tax advantages of other 529 plans with the extra security of FDIC protection¹. There are no minimum contributions, no annual limits, and these accounts can be opened in any state.
Coverdell Education Savings
Also known as an Education IRA, these tax-exempt growth funds are used to pay for qualified educational expenses, including those for elementary and higher education. Choose from a variety of investment options.
College Saver CD
When you deposit $50 or more per month from a BB&T personal checking or savings account, you can make up to four withdrawals a year without penalty when the money is used for college expenses.

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INVESTMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED THROUGH BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. ARE: NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC-INSURED • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY • MAY GO DOWN IN VALUE

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Only deposit products are FDIC insured.

Penalty may result from early withdrawal.

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