10/16/2026
What happens when the education fund has money left over? Some 529 funds may be eligible for a Roth IRA rollover.
An education savings strategy may have options beyond college expenses. Under certain requirements, funds from a 529 plan can be rolled into the beneficiary's Roth IRA, with a $35,000 lifetime limit and other restrictions.
It's another reason to look at your financial plan as a connected picture rather than a collection of separate accounts.
Source: IRS