Grandparent 529 Plans Get a Boost Under New FAFSA Rules

Grandparent-owned 529 plans were treated more harshly than parent-owned 529 plans on the FAFSA. This will change thanks to the FAFSA Simplification Act that was enacted in December 2020.

Grandparent-owned 529 plans were treated more harshly than parent-owned 529 plans on the FAFSA. This will change thanks to the FAFSA Simplification Act that was enacted in December 2020.