Home / News News State Treasurer's Message "Every child deserves a chance to go to college, and CHET can help you save. There are no income levels or restrictions -- anyone may participate in CHET -- and receive significant tax benefits while planning for a child's future. CHET is for every child -- including yours." - Denise L. Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer News and Reviews News Archive Newsletter Archives News and Reviews College Savings Plans Network Quashes Myths and Encourages Families to Plan Ahead on "529 College Savings Day" TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) Renewed to Manage the Connecticut Higher Education Trust Saving for College? Treasury and IRS Increase Flexibility for 529 Plans Plainville Student Wins CHET College Kickoff Challenge Woodbury Student Wins CHET College Kickoff Challenge Championship   News Archive September is College Savings Month in Connecticut Tax Season: the Right Time to Plan for College Savings CHET Reduces Management Fee To 0.65%, Enhances Investment Options CHET Lowers Management Fees CHET's already low annual program management and state oversight fees have been reduced even further, to just .0.65% of the average daily net assets.  The Principal Plus Interest option fee remains at 0.01% Federal income tax-free treatment of qualified withdrawals is now permanent for 529 plans. Learn more. TIAA-CREF Applauds Creation of CHET Tax Deduction Treasurer Nappier Says Newly Approved CHET Tax Deduction Will Help Middle-Class Families Save for Increasing College Expenses Pension Firm Backs College Tax Break Plan from The Advocate/Greenwich Time TIAA-CREF Applauds Efforts to Encourage Saving for College Treasurer Nappier Proposes Tax Deduction to Help Families Save for the Rising Costs of College Newsletter Archive Winter 2009 (PDF, 565KB) Fall 2009 (PDF, 411KB) Spring 2009 (PDF, 185KB) Winter 2008 (PDF, 238KB) Fall 2008 (PDF, 191KB) Summer 2008 (PDF, 244KB) Spring 2008 (PDF, 236KB) Winter 2007 (PDF, 238KB) Fall 2007 (PDF,  244KB) Summer 2007 (PDF, 183KB) Spring 2007 (PDF, 130KB) Winter 2006 (PDF, 191KB) Fall 2006 (PDF, 244KB) Summer 2006 (PDF, 290KB) Fall 2005 (PDF, 196KB) Summer 2005 (PDF, 244KB) Please Note: These are archive editions of the newsletters and do not include active links. PDF files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get it here.   C36146

CHET Presents Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier's proposed legislation to establish a state income tax deduction for contributions to CHET has been signed into law. The deduction language was included in the state budget bill, H.B. 5845. Download our Program Brochure (PDF, 429KB). Check out our FAQ and read the CHET Disclosure Booklet and Participation Agreement (PDF, 2,144KB). PDF files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get it here. Get Our Newsletter Sign up here to get our free CHET newsletter (past issues available here). Tell a Friend Let a friend know about the Connecticut Higher Education Trust. Calculate Your Savings Need Compare College Savings Options Questions? Call 1-888-799-2438

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