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Coverdell ESA (Education IRA)

Definition
Education savings account usable for primary AND secondary school expenses (tuition, books) as well as college. Leftover funds (child skips college / wins a scholarship) may be rolled to another family beneficiary before age 30.
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Verified against primary sources · 2026-08-10