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Education Goal

Education Goal Screen
 
College Funding Needs
Enter dependent and education information.  Information modified on this screen will also be modified on the Household Information screen.
Annual College Cost
Enter an amount manually or use the “Lookup” button to access actual college and university costs.
"Lookup" button
Click the “Lookup” button to access the latest information on college and university costs.  College costs are in today’s dollars and will be inflated at the “Inflation Rate for College Costs” listed on the Assumptions screen.
Years of College
Enter the number of years the dependent will attend college.  Calculations assume the dependent will begin college at age 18.
Percent of Funding From Parents
Enter the percentage of the total college costs that your client is planning to provide.  100% means they plan to provide for all of the dependent’s college costs.
Red “X” button
Click to remove this line item.
“Add” button
Click to add a new line item.
Total Amount
Enter the current balance of education funds already accumulated for all dependents.
Monthly  Savings
Enter the current monthly savings amount for all dependents.
Growth Rate
Enter the average gross (pre-tax) annual rate of return for all education funds.