Is it time to pay for college or other post-secondary education?
529 plans, like GET and WA529 Invest, can be used for a wide range of education options including trade schools, technical training, apprenticeships, or colleges – worldwide. Request account distributions when your student is enrolled in:
* 529 plans use the same criteria as the FAFSA search tool to determine eligible schools.
How to pay for school with GET
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- Units need to be either:
- Lump sum units that have been held for two years after purchase, OR
- A custom monthly plan that has been paid in full
- Student must be enrolled in an eligible institution* of higher education, a certificate program, or a qualified apprenticeship program
If you meet these eligibility criteria, you can easily request account distributions.
- Units need to be either:
Request distributions online
- Log in to your GET account
- Select Use Units
- Review your available unit balance*
- Click Request a new distribution to start the process.
- Follow the prompts
Request distributions via mail
You can request account distributions by downloading and mailing the appropriate paper form.
*Find the current unit payout value on the GET Price & Payout page.
Helpful links related to paying for school with WA529
Why did I receive a 1099-Q form?
Potential impact of 529 savings on financial aid eligibility