The Education Plan (Direct-Sold)

The Education Plan College Savings Program is a 529 plan available in New Mexico that provides families with a comprehensive solution for saving for higher education expenses. This plan is sponsored by the State of New Mexico and managed by Ascensus College Savings, a leading administrator of 529 plans. The plan offers a range of investment options, including age-based portfolios and individual fund options, allowing account holders to tailor their investments to their specific goals and risk tolerance. It provides tax advantages, such as tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. New Mexico residents may also be eligible for a state income tax deduction for contributions made to the plan, further enhancing the savings potential.
EnrollState Tax Incentive
Full amount of contribution
Program Manager
Ascensus
Investment Manager(s)
Vanguard, Schwab, Blackrock, New York Life, TIAA
Plan type
Direct
Investments
Guided Investments
target-enrollment-portfolios
ESG Investments
Yes
Avg. expense fee
0.245%
Fee Range
0.13%-0.26%
Ratings
Backer Rating
Our rating is based on fees and tax savings advantages.
74%
for NM residents
48%
non-residents
Saving For College
Unbiased, independent resource for parents.
5
for NM residents
5
non-residents
Morningstar Rating
Once a year, the financial services firm Morningstar releases its 529 ratings.
Other
Connect with Mint.com
Track your finances in one place.
No
Connect with Backer
Full end to end enrollment, gifting and plan management.
Enrollment
Mobile app
Backer App covers this plan.
Yes
General Recommendation
This is a direct sold 529 plan, rated as neutral by Morningstar.