Type of school the student will attend:

Years until student enters college:

College-cost inflation rate:

Current college savings:

Percentage of the projected cost that you will try to save in advance:

Your actual rate of return will vary over time, particularly for long-term investments.

Choose an investment style:

This is the approximate amount you'll have to contribute each month to reach your savings goal. The saving period includes the 4 years that the student is in school.